Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £12,429 more per year (43% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£41,332£28,903+£12,429
Mean Annual£43,544£32,727+£10,817
Monthly£3,444£2,409+£1,035
Weekly£795£556+£239
Hourly£19.87£13.90+£5.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£25,099£18,957
25th£31,240£24,332
50th (Median)£41,332£28,903
75th£53,291£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Printing 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 Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £12,429 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £12,429 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 Printing 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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