Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The going rate for carpenters and joinerss in the North East? £34,950 at the median in 2025. That compares to £33,797 nationally — a gap of 3.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £34,950 stretches to roughly £38,790 in real spending power. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), carpenters and joinerss take home 10.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £34,950 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,790 — 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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Carpenters and joiners salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,950 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the North East earn 3.4% above the national median of £33,797. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners 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. Carpenters and joiners in the North East earn £34,950, which is 10.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.