Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Public relations professionals Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £4,331 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Public relations professionals

£37,001
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersPublic relations professionalsDifference
Median Annual£41,332£37,001+£4,331
Mean Annual£43,544£38,071+£5,473
Monthly£3,444£3,083+£361
Weekly£795£712+£83
Hourly£19.87£17.79+£2.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersPublic relations professionals
10th (Entry)£25,099£15,357
25th£31,240£28,094
50th (Median)£41,332£37,001
75th£53,291£46,065
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Public relations professionals?
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 Public relations professionals earns £37,001 — a difference of £4,331 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Public relations professionals?
The difference is £4,331 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 Public relations professionals?
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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