Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £12,080 more per year (41% higher)
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOther Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£41,332£29,252+£12,080
Mean Annual£43,544£29,763+£13,781
Monthly£3,444£2,438+£1,006
Weekly£795£563+£232
Hourly£19.87£14.06+£5.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOther Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£25,099£13,008
25th£31,240£22,646
50th (Median)£41,332£29,252
75th£53,291£36,443
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Other Skilled Trades?
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 Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £12,080 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £12,080 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 Other Skilled Trades?
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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