Average Newspaper and periodical editors Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For newspaper and periodical editorss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £43,100. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £41,583 — making this 3.6% above the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £43,100 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £47,104. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so newspaper and periodical editorss sit 29.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £43,100 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,104 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average newspaper and periodical editors salary in Birmingham?
The median newspaper and periodical editors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £43,100 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does newspaper and periodical editors pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Newspaper and periodical editors in the West Midlands earn 3.6% above the national median of £41,583. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is newspaper and periodical editors a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Newspaper and periodical editors in the West Midlands earn £43,100, which is 29.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for newspaper and periodical editorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.