Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Senior police officers Salary (2025)

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

Senior police officers earns £25,735 more per year (62% higher)
vs

Senior police officers

£67,067
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSenior police officersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£67,067-£25,735
Mean Annual£43,544£70,521-£26,977
Monthly£3,444£5,589-£2,145
Weekly£795£1,290-£495
Hourly£19.87£32.24-£12.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSenior police officers
10th (Entry)£25,099£50,364
25th£31,240£64,677
50th (Median)£41,332£67,067
75th£53,291£0
90th (Senior)£0£0
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Senior police officers?
A Senior police officers earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Senior police officers earns £67,067 — a difference of £25,735 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Senior police officers?
The difference is £25,735 per year. Senior police officers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Senior police officers?
From a salary perspective, Senior police officers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons