Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Office managers Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and Office managers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £5,328 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Office managers

£36,004
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOffice managersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£36,004+£5,328
Mean Annual£43,544£38,180+£5,364
Monthly£3,444£3,000+£444
Weekly£795£692+£103
Hourly£19.87£17.31+£2.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOffice managers
10th (Entry)£25,099£16,515
25th£31,240£27,405
50th (Median)£41,332£36,004
75th£53,291£47,755
90th (Senior)£0£59,490
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Office managers?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Office managers earns £36,004 — a difference of £5,328 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Office managers?
The difference is £5,328 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Office managers?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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