Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in County Durham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How County Durham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, cleaners and domesticss in the North East earned £10,997 at the median — 7.2% below the national benchmark of £11,852. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £10,997 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,205. The all-jobs average in County Durham UA is £29,393. By comparison, cleaners and domesticss earn 62.6% 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 £10,997 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,205 — 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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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near County Durham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. County Durham UA 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 cleaners and domestics salary in County Durham UA?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the North East (which includes County Durham UA) is £10,997 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in County Durham UA compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the North East earn 7.2% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in County Durham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393. Cleaners and domestics in the North East earn £10,997, which is 62.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to County Durham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.