Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Specialist medical practitioners Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and Specialist medical practitioners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Specialist medical practitioners earns £42,740 more per year (103% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSpecialist medical practitionersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£84,072-£42,740
Mean Annual£43,544£93,731-£50,187
Monthly£3,444£7,006-£3,562
Weekly£795£1,617-£822
Hourly£19.87£40.42-£20.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersSpecialist medical practitioners
10th (Entry)£25,099£46,393
25th£31,240£62,997
50th (Median)£41,332£84,072
75th£53,291£117,535
90th (Senior)£0£149,245
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Specialist medical practitioners?
A Specialist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Specialist medical practitioners earns £84,072 — a difference of £42,740 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Specialist medical practitioners?
The difference is £42,740 per year. Specialist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Specialist medical practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Specialist medical practitioners 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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