Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors roles in the UK earn a median of £44,500 per year, equivalent to £23.00 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 15.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,000 in Scotland to £52,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £42,451/yr (5% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£44,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.00
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+15.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,500 – £50,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Annual pay for Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +15.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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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.