Newspaper and periodical editors vs Welding trades Salary

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £7,874 more per year (22% higher)

Newspaper and periodical editors

£43,456
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,808
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,139

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£35,582+£7,874
Mean Annual£48,684£37,877+£10,807
Take-Home (Net)£34,808£29,139+£5,669
Monthly (Gross)£3,621£2,965+£656
Weekly (Gross)£836£684+£152
Hourly£20.89£17.11+£3.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£27,233£24,483
25th£33,719£29,325
50th (Median)£43,456£35,582
75th£55,473£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Welding trades?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £7,874 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Welding trades?
The difference is £7,874 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home approximately £34,808 per year, whilst a Welding trades takes home £29,139. The net difference is £5,669.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Welding trades?
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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