Average Catering and bar managers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, catering and bar managerss in the North East earned £26,045 at the median — 6.6% below the national benchmark of £27,888. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,045 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,907. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, catering and bar managerss earn 18.1% 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 £26,045 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,907 — 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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Catering and bar managers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average catering and bar managers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median catering and bar managers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £26,045 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does catering and bar managers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Catering and bar managers in the North East earn 6.6% below the national median of £27,888. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is catering and bar managers 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. Catering and bar managers in the North East earn £26,045, which is 18.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for catering and bar managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.