Newspaper and periodical editors vs Teaching assistants Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £22,078 more per year (103% higher)
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsTeaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£21,378+£22,078
Mean Annual£48,684£20,486+£28,198
Monthly£3,621£1,782+£1,839
Weekly£836£411+£425
Hourly£20.89£10.28+£10.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsTeaching assistants
10th (Entry)£27,233£9,434
25th£33,719£16,092
50th (Median)£43,456£21,378
75th£55,473£25,464
90th (Senior)£0£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Teaching assistants?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £22,078 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £22,078 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Teaching assistants?
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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