Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary in United Kingdom
The median newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary is £44,534 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary by region
Pay trend
Up 5.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary FAQs
What is the average Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary in United Kingdom?
The median Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary in United Kingdom is £44,534 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of newspaper and periodical journalists and reporterss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - Wales is among the highest at £48,809, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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.