Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters roles in the UK earn a median of £42,500 per year, equivalent to £21.81 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 30.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £27,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £52,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £44,534/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.81
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+30.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £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 and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £52,500 |
| North West | £50,000 |
| South East | £47,000 |
| East | £45,500 |
| East Midlands | £42,500 |
| West Midlands | £42,500 |
| Wales | £42,000 |
| North East | £42,000 |
| Scotland | £36,000 |
| South West | £30,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,500 |
| UK | £42,500 |
Annual pay grew by +30.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters in the UK is £42,500 per year (about £21.81 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters earn between £32,000 and £65,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters pay rose by 30.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters is in London, at £52,500 per year.
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Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines, news website and other periodicals.
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A variety of postgraduate diplomas is 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.