Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Teaching assistants Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £19,954 more per year (93% higher)
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersTeaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£41,332£21,378+£19,954
Mean Annual£43,544£20,486+£23,058
Monthly£3,444£1,782+£1,662
Weekly£795£411+£384
Hourly£19.87£10.28+£9.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersTeaching assistants
10th (Entry)£25,099£9,434
25th£31,240£16,092
50th (Median)£41,332£21,378
75th£53,291£25,464
90th (Senior)£0£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Teaching assistants?
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 Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £19,954 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £19,954 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 Teaching assistants?
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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