Newspaper and periodical editors vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £13,557 more per year (45% higher)
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£43,456£29,899+£13,557
Mean Annual£48,684£29,868+£18,816
Monthly£3,621£2,492+£1,129
Weekly£836£575+£261
Hourly£20.89£14.37+£6.52
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £13,557 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £13,557 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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