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Average Cooks Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North East region

£20,553

+£2,668 (14.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £17,885 · Hourly: Not available

North East vs all UK regions

Wales£17,717North East£20,553North East£20,553

Mean annual: £19,856 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Newcastle upon Tyne compares

vs UK average for cookss +£2,668 (14.9% above)

vs Newcastle upon Tyne all-jobs average -£11,233 (35.3% below)

In practical terms, a cooks in the North East earned a median of £20,553 during 2025, which works out to 14.9% above the UK-wide median of £17,885. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £20,553 stretches to roughly £22,811 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, cookss earn 35.3% 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 £20,553 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,811 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cooks salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The median cooks salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £20,553 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does cooks pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?

Cooks in the North East earn 14.9% above the national median of £17,885. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is cooks 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. Cooks in the North East earn £20,553, which is 35.3% below the local average across all occupations.