Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Routine inspectors and testers Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £6,330 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Routine inspectors and testers

£35,002
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersRoutine inspectors and testersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£35,002+£6,330
Mean Annual£43,544£36,244+£7,300
Monthly£3,444£2,917+£527
Weekly£795£673+£122
Hourly£19.87£16.83+£3.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersRoutine inspectors and testers
10th (Entry)£25,099£24,822
25th£31,240£27,723
50th (Median)£41,332£35,002
75th£53,291£43,920
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Routine inspectors and testers?
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 Routine inspectors and testers earns £35,002 — a difference of £6,330 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Routine inspectors and testers?
The difference is £6,330 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 Routine inspectors and testers?
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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