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Average Chefs Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North East region

£27,236

+£705 (2.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £26,531 · Hourly: £13.44

North East vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£23,042North East£27,236London£30,928

Mean annual: £25,614 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Newcastle upon Tyne compares

vs UK average for chefss +£705 (2.7% above)

vs Newcastle upon Tyne all-jobs average -£4,550 (14.3% below)

For chefss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £27,236. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £26,531 — making this 2.7% above the norm. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,236 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,229. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), chefss take home 14.3% less.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £27,236 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,229 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average chefs salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The median chefs salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £27,236 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does chefs pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?

Chefs in the North East earn 2.7% above the national median of £26,531. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is chefs 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. Chefs in the North East earn £27,236, which is 14.3% below the local average across all occupations.