Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Project support officers Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £7,932 more per year (24% higher)
vs

Project support officers

£33,400
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersProject support officersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£33,400+£7,932
Mean Annual£43,544£35,023+£8,521
Monthly£3,444£2,783+£661
Weekly£795£642+£153
Hourly£19.87£16.06+£3.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersProject support officers
10th (Entry)£25,099£21,055
25th£31,240£27,045
50th (Median)£41,332£33,400
75th£53,291£41,420
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Project support officers?
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 Project support officers earns £33,400 — a difference of £7,932 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Project support officers?
The difference is £7,932 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 Project support officers?
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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