Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the North East earned a median of £28,245 during 2025, which works out to 1.8% above the UK-wide median of £27,743. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,245 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,349. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn 11.1% 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 £28,245 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,349 — 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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Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £28,245 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the North East earn 1.8% above the national median of £27,743. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the North East earn £28,245, which is 11.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.