Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors roles in the UK earn a median of £41,000 per year, equivalent to £22.27 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 12.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,000 in Scotland to £52,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £42,451/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£41,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£22.27
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+12.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,500 – £65,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £52,500 |
| West Midlands | £43,000 |
| North West | £43,000 |
| East Midlands | £40,500 |
| Wales | £40,000 |
| North East | £40,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £39,500 |
| South East | £39,000 |
| South West | £38,000 |
| East | £36,500 |
| Scotland | £36,000 |
| UK | £41,000 |
Annual pay grew by +12.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors in the UK is £41,000 per year (about £22.27 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors earn between £33,500 and £65,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors pay rose by 12.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors is in London, at £52,500 per year.
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Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors evaluate, manage and oversee the editorial direction for the style and content of features and stories for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines, news websites and periodicals.
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification and significant relevant experience. A variety of postgraduate diplomas are available. Vocational qualifications covering various aspects of journalism are available at levels 3 and 4.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.