Newspaper and periodical editors vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £16,714 more per year (63% higher)
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£26,742+£16,714
Mean Annual£48,684£27,332+£21,352
Monthly£3,621£2,229+£1,392
Weekly£836£514+£322
Hourly£20.89£12.86+£8.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£27,233£14,767
25th£33,719£21,436
50th (Median)£43,456£26,742
75th£55,473£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £16,714 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £16,714 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors 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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