Average Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s working in the North East took home a median salary of £30,414 — that's 12.7% above the national average of £26,975. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £30,414 stretches to roughly £33,756 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 assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s sit 4.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £30,414 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,756 — 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.
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £30,414 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn 12.7% above the national median of £26,975. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. 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. Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn £30,414, which is 4.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.