Average Newspaper and periodical editors Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For newspaper and periodical editorss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £35,842. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £41,583 — making this 13.8% below the norm. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £35,842 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,832. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so newspaper and periodical editorss sit 2.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £35,842 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,832 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average newspaper and periodical editors salary in Glasgow City?
The median newspaper and periodical editors salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £35,842 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Newspaper and periodical editors in the Scotland earn 13.8% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Newspaper and periodical editors in the Scotland earn £35,842, which is 2.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for newspaper and periodical editorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.