Average Architects Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical architects in the North East earned £37,951. Compared to the UK median of £45,625, that's 16.8% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £37,951 stretches to roughly £42,121 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so architectss sit 19.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £37,951 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,121 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Architects salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average architects salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median architects salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £37,951 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does architects pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Architects in the North East earn 16.8% below the national median of £45,625. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is architects a well-paid job in Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Architects in the North East earn £37,951, which is 19.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for architectss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.