Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for cleaners and domesticss in the North East stood at £10,997 in 2025, placing them 7.2% below the UK-wide figure 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so cleaners and domesticss sit 65.4% less that benchmark.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Cleaners and domestics in the North East earn £10,997, which is 65.4% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.