Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, early education and childcare practitionerss in the North East earned £21,371 at the median — 9.5% above the national benchmark of £19,516. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £21,371 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £23,719. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 32.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £21,371 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,719 — 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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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £21,371 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare practitioners pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the North East earn 9.5% above the national median of £19,516. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare practitioners 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. Early education and childcare practitioners in the North East earn £21,371, which is 32.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.