In 2023, the actual wages and salaries for Journals and Periodicals Publishing stood at 1.54 billion Euros. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a gradual decline in the industry’s wages and salaries, dropping to 1.43 billion Euros by 2028. The year-on-year variations show a steady decline, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period, highlighting an ongoing downward trend in funding allocation within the sector.

Looking ahead, several trends warrant attention:

The digital transition continues to impact traditional publishing models, potentially influencing wage structures and employment profiles.
Cost-cutting measures might intensify to counterbalance decreasing revenues.
There could be a shift towards more freelance or contract-based work as publishers adapt to economic pressures and evolving content consumption habits.