Newspaper and periodical editors vs Rail travel assistants Salary (2025)

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

Rail travel assistants earns £3,370 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsRail travel assistantsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£46,826-£3,370
Mean Annual£48,684£47,192+£1,492
Monthly£3,621£3,902-£281
Weekly£836£901-£65
Hourly£20.89£22.51-£1.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsRail travel assistants
10th (Entry)£27,233£28,125
25th£33,719£37,110
50th (Median)£43,456£46,826
75th£55,473£54,664
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Rail travel assistants?
A Rail travel assistants earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Rail travel assistants earns £46,826 — a difference of £3,370 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Rail travel assistants?
The difference is £3,370 per year. Rail travel assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Rail travel assistants?
From a salary perspective, Rail travel assistants 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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