Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
In 2025, engineering professionals n.e.c.s working in the North East took home a median salary of £45,705 — that's 4.8% below the national average of £47,985. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £45,705 stretches to roughly £50,727 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so engineering professionals n.e.c.s sit 53.9% 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 £45,705 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,727 — 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.
Engineering professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA 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 engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in Darlington UA?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £45,705 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering professionals n.e.c. pay in Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn 4.8% below the national median of £47,985. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,705, which is 53.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering professionals n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.