Newspaper and periodical editors vs Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £28,298 more per year (187% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsSales Assistants and Retail CashiersDifference
Median Annual£43,456£15,158+£28,298
Mean Annual£48,684£16,912+£31,772
Monthly£3,621£1,263+£2,358
Weekly£836£292+£544
Hourly£20.89£7.29+£13.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsSales Assistants and Retail Cashiers
10th (Entry)£27,233£5,761
25th£33,719£10,191
50th (Median)£43,456£15,158
75th£55,473£23,257
90th (Senior)£0£28,829
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns £15,158 — a difference of £28,298 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
The difference is £28,298 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
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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