Newspaper and periodical editors vs Skilled trades occupations Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £8,537 more per year (24% higher)
vs

Skilled trades occupations

£34,919
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsSkilled trades occupationsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£34,919+£8,537
Mean Annual£48,684£36,896+£11,788
Monthly£3,621£2,910+£711
Weekly£836£672+£164
Hourly£20.89£16.79+£4.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsSkilled trades occupations
10th (Entry)£27,233£19,202
25th£33,719£27,269
50th (Median)£43,456£34,919
75th£55,473£44,593
90th (Senior)£0£56,036
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Skilled trades occupations?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Skilled trades occupations earns £34,919 — a difference of £8,537 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Skilled trades occupations?
The difference is £8,537 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Skilled trades 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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