Average Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a construction and building trades n.e.c. in the North East earned a median of £37,952 during 2025, which works out to 10.4% above the UK-wide median of £34,378. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,952 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,122. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so construction and building trades n.e.c.s sit 19.4% 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 £37,952 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,122 — 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.
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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 n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £37,952 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 n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the North East earn 10.4% above the national median of £34,378. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction and building trades n.e.c. 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 n.e.c.s in the North East earn £37,952, which is 19.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.