Newspaper and periodical editors vs School secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £17,736 more per year (69% higher)
vs

School secretaries

£25,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsSchool secretariesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£25,720+£17,736
Mean Annual£48,684£24,598+£24,086
Monthly£3,621£2,143+£1,478
Weekly£836£495+£341
Hourly£20.89£12.37+£8.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsSchool secretaries
10th (Entry)£27,233£12,241
25th£33,719£17,178
50th (Median)£43,456£25,720
75th£55,473£30,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a School secretaries?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a School secretaries earns £25,720 — a difference of £17,736 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a School secretaries?
The difference is £17,736 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a School secretaries?
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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