Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the North East earned £36,191 at the median — 16.6% above the national benchmark of £31,041. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,191 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,168. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s earn 13.9% more 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 £36,191 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,168 — 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 (vehicles and metal goods) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) 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 (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £36,191 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 (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the North East earn 16.6% above the national median of £31,041. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) 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 (vehicles and metal goods)s in the North East earn £36,191, which is 13.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.