Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
For delivery drivers and courierss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £23,431. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £24,627 — making this 4.9% below the norm. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £23,431 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,006. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), delivery drivers and courierss take home 26.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £23,431 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,006 — 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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Delivery drivers and couriers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average delivery drivers and couriers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £23,431 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the North East earn 4.9% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers 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. Delivery drivers and couriers in the North East earn £23,431, which is 26.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.