Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median care workers and home carers salary in the North East reached £21,256, sitting 1.1% below the national median of £21,487. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £21,256 stretches to roughly £23,592 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, care workers and home carerss earn 33.1% 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 £21,256 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,592 — 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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Care workers and home carers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average care workers and home carers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £21,256 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the North East earn 1.1% below the national median of £21,487. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care workers and home carers 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. Care workers and home carers in the North East earn £21,256, which is 33.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.