Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters Pay Data UK — 2025

Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters roles in the UK earn a median of £43,046 per year, equivalent to £21.69 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 28.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £27,241 to £67,956 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

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.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc
• responds to stories as they break
• writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, new website, periodical or programme editor
• engage with the public and disseminate news stories, lifestyle and opinion pieces through social media
• builds contacts in their field to ensure a supply of news
• sub-edits other journalists' stories

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.