Newspaper and periodical editors vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Rail transport operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail transport operatives earns £9,444 more per year (22% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£52,900-£9,444
Mean Annual£48,684£56,897-£8,213
Monthly£3,621£4,408-£787
Weekly£836£1,017-£181
Hourly£20.89£25.43-£4.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£27,233£31,605
25th£33,719£43,810
50th (Median)£43,456£52,900
75th£55,473£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £9,444 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £9,444 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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