Newspaper and periodical editors vs Sales occupations Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £27,155 more per year (167% higher)
vs

Sales occupations

£16,301
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsSales occupationsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£16,301+£27,155
Mean Annual£48,684£18,211+£30,473
Monthly£3,621£1,358+£2,263
Weekly£836£313+£523
Hourly£20.89£7.84+£13.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsSales occupations
10th (Entry)£27,233£6,204
25th£33,719£10,535
50th (Median)£43,456£16,301
75th£55,473£24,937
90th (Senior)£0£31,136
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Sales occupations?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Sales occupations earns £16,301 — a difference of £27,155 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Sales occupations?
The difference is £27,155 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Sales occupations?
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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