Average Construction and building trades supervisors Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, construction and building trades supervisorss working in the North East took home a median salary of £34,453 — that's 23.4% below the national average of £45,000. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,453 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,239. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, construction and building trades supervisorss earn 8.4% more 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 £34,453 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,239 — 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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Construction and building trades supervisors 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 construction and building trades supervisors salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median construction and building trades supervisors salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,453 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades supervisors pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades supervisors in the North East earn 23.4% below the national median of £45,000. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction and building trades supervisors 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. Construction and building trades supervisors in the North East earn £34,453, which is 8.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades supervisorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.