Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £11,433 more per year (38% higher)
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£41,332£29,899+£11,433
Mean Annual£43,544£29,868+£13,676
Monthly£3,444£2,492+£952
Weekly£795£575+£220
Hourly£19.87£14.37+£5.50
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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 Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £11,433 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £11,433 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 Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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