How Much Does a Newspaper Editor Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Newspaper Editor in the United Kingdom is $59,064, with an hourly rate of $28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $50,527 to $68,729, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $50,527

50TH(Median) $59,064

75TH $68,729

Newspaper Editor Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Newspaper Editor Salary	$50,527	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Newspaper Editor Salary	$59,064	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Newspaper Editor Salary	$68,729	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Newspaper Editor Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$50,527

Average $59,064/year

$68,729

$4,211

Average $4,922/month

$5,727

$972

Average $1,136/week

$1,322

$24

Average $28/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,729	$5,727	$1,322	$33
Average	$59,064	$4,922	$1,136	$28
25th Percentile	$50,527	$4,211	$972	$24

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Newspaper Editor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Newspaper Editor is about $59,064 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $28, a monthly salary of about $4,922, and a weekly pay of around $1,136. Click the switch button below to see more details about Newspaper Editor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Newspaper Editors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Newspaper Editor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $52,820 - $57,790, while Intermediate make $53,203 - $58,172, Senior earn $56,516 - $61,516, Specialist earn $60,074 - $65,699, Expert can reach $60,507 - $66,132 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Newspaper Editor	$56,261
Intermediate Level Newspaper Editor	$56,516
Senior Level Newspaper Editor	$59,785
Specialist Level Newspaper Editor	$63,824
Expert Level Newspaper Editor	$64,113

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	8%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Newspaper Editor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Newspaper Editor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $63,789 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $59,503, and Manchester pays around $56,616 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Editor in Chief or Newspaper Editor?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Editor in Chief makes more than a Newspaper Editor. A Editor in Chief earns an average annual salary of $61,911. And a Newspaper Editor earns an average annual salary of $59,064.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Editor in Chief	$49,845 $75,730

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