Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £5,750 more per year (16% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£41,332£35,582+£5,750
Mean Annual£43,544£37,877+£5,667
Monthly£3,444£2,965+£479
Weekly£795£684+£111
Hourly£19.87£17.11+£2.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersWelding trades
10th (Entry)£25,099£24,483
25th£31,240£29,325
50th (Median)£41,332£35,582
75th£53,291£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Welding trades?
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 Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £5,750 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Welding trades?
The difference is £5,750 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 Welding trades?
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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