Newspaper and periodical editors vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £3,283 more per year (8% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£43,456£40,173+£3,283
Mean Annual£48,684£44,327+£4,357
Monthly£3,621£3,348+£273
Weekly£836£773+£63
Hourly£20.89£19.31+£1.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£27,233£24,895
25th£33,719£33,129
50th (Median)£43,456£40,173
75th£55,473£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £3,283 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £3,283 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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