Average Counsellors Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, counsellorss in the North East were paid a median of £25,763. The national equivalent stands at £27,082, putting this region 4.9% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £25,763 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,594. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), counsellorss take home 18.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £25,763 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,594 — 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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Counsellors 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 counsellors salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median counsellors salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £25,763 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does counsellors pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Counsellors in the North East earn 4.9% below the national median of £27,082. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is counsellors 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. Counsellors in the North East earn £25,763, which is 18.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for counsellorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.