Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £11,636 more per year (39% higher)
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£41,332£29,696+£11,636
Mean Annual£43,544£30,964+£12,580
Monthly£3,444£2,475+£969
Weekly£795£571+£224
Hourly£19.87£14.28+£5.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£25,099£19,124
25th£31,240£25,156
50th (Median)£41,332£29,696
75th£53,291£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Process Operatives?
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 Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £11,636 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £11,636 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 Process Operatives?
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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