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Newspaper and periodical editors salary in United Kingdom

The median newspaper and periodical editors salary is £42,451 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£27,986
Median (p50)
£42,451
Top (p90)
Sample size
23,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£27,986
p25£35,694
Median£42,451
p75
Top (p90)
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Newspaper and periodical editors salary by region

London£52,518
Wales£48,302

Pay trend

Down 0.1% from 2023 to 2025.

£42,4942023
£39,5542024
£42,4512025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Newspaper and periodical editors salary FAQs

What is the average Newspaper and periodical editors salary in United Kingdom?

The median Newspaper and periodical editors salary in United Kingdom is £42,451 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of newspaper and periodical editorss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Newspaper and periodical editors salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £52,518, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Newspaper and periodical editors salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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