Average Cooks Salary in North Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How North Tyneside compares
Based on 2025 data, cookss in the North East earned £20,553 at the median — 14.9% above the national benchmark of £17,885. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,553 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,811. Compared to the North Tyneside average across all roles (£29,311), cookss take home 29.9% less.
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.
Cooks salary across UK regions
Cooks salary in areas near North Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. North Tyneside 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 cooks salary in North Tyneside?
The median cooks salary in the North East (which includes North Tyneside) 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 North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Tyneside is £29,311. Cooks in the North East earn £20,553, which is 29.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.