Average Newspaper and periodical editors Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, newspaper and periodical editorss in the South West were paid a median of £36,979. The national equivalent stands at £41,583, putting this region 11.1% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £36,979 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,480. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so newspaper and periodical editorss sit 0.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £36,979 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Newspaper and periodical editors salary across UK regions
Newspaper and periodical editors salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average newspaper and periodical editors salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median newspaper and periodical editors salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £36,979 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Newspaper and periodical editors in the South West earn 11.1% below the national median of £41,583. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is newspaper and periodical editors a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Newspaper and periodical editors in the South West earn £36,979, which is 0.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for newspaper and periodical editorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.