Average Civil engineers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, civil engineerss working in the North East took home a median salary of £39,722 — that's 21.5% below the national average of £50,602. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £39,722 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,087. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so civil engineerss sit 25.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £39,722 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,087 — 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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Civil engineers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median civil engineers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £39,722 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does civil engineers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the North East earn 21.5% below the national median of £50,602. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is civil engineers 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. Civil engineers in the North East earn £39,722, which is 25.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.