Newspaper and periodical editors vs Road construction operatives Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £4,264 more per year (11% higher)
vs

Road construction operatives

£39,192
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsRoad construction operativesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£39,192+£4,264
Mean Annual£48,684£41,645+£7,039
Monthly£3,621£3,266+£355
Weekly£836£754+£82
Hourly£20.89£18.84+£2.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsRoad construction operatives
10th (Entry)£27,233£26,027
25th£33,719£32,195
50th (Median)£43,456£39,192
75th£55,473£47,160
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Road construction operatives?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Road construction operatives earns £39,192 — a difference of £4,264 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Road construction operatives?
The difference is £4,264 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Road construction operatives?
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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