Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and Senior Officers in Protective Services salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £24,999 more per year (60% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£41,332£66,331-£24,999
Mean Annual£43,544£69,196-£25,652
Monthly£3,444£5,528-£2,084
Weekly£795£1,276-£481
Hourly£19.87£31.89-£12.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£25,099£47,150
25th£31,240£61,186
50th (Median)£41,332£66,331
75th£53,291£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £24,999 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £24,999 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
From a salary perspective, Senior Officers in Protective Services 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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