Average Education managers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a education managers in the North East earned a median of £44,615 during 2025, which works out to 1.0% below the UK-wide median of £45,043. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,615 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,517. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so education managerss sit 40.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £44,615 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,517 — 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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Education managers 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 education managers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median education managers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £44,615 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does education managers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Education managers in the North East earn 1.0% below the national median of £45,043. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is education managers 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. Education managers in the North East earn £44,615, which is 40.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for education managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.