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

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

Teaching Professionals earns £2,870 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Teaching Professionals

£44,202
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersTeaching ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£41,332£44,202-£2,870
Mean Annual£43,544£43,555-£11
Monthly£3,444£3,684-£240
Weekly£795£850-£55
Hourly£19.87£21.25-£1.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersTeaching Professionals
10th (Entry)£25,099£17,606
25th£31,240£31,652
50th (Median)£41,332£44,202
75th£53,291£54,507
90th (Senior)£0£66,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Teaching Professionals?
A Teaching Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Teaching Professionals earns £44,202 — a difference of £2,870 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Teaching Professionals?
The difference is £2,870 per year. Teaching Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Teaching Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Teaching Professionals 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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