The NUJ chapel in Carlisle has reached a deal with publisher CN Group following the closure of its final salary scheme to all members.
The agreement includes a two-year pay deal and increased minimum rates.
The 5.2 per cent rise has been brought forward by three months to October, with a further increase in 2009.
CN Group has also agreed to consult with staff over the introduction of new technology.
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Current minima for trainees and senior journalists will also increase, with trainee pay, currently ranging from £13,000 to £15,000, increasing to £15,000 to £18,000.
An extra pay band has been introduced for section editors and the minimum wage for subs, reporters and photographers has increased to £21,500.
Father of chapel Julian Whittle said: ‘This is an industry notorious for low pay. That can’t continue indefinitely and what we have achieved this year is one small step to us improving journalist’s pay.”
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The company has also paid a lump sum of seven per cent of salary into the pensions of staff who joined the new scheme and has offered increased death benefits.
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