Average Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s working in the North East took home a median salary of £26,176 — that's 7.3% below the national average of £28,241. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £26,176 stretches to roughly £29,052 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s earn 17.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,176 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,052 — 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 (electrical and electronic products) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) 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 assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £26,176 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 (electrical and electronic products) pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s in the North East earn 7.3% below the national median of £28,241. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (electrical and electronic products) 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 (electrical and electronic products)s in the North East earn £26,176, which is 17.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.