Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East were paid a median of £45,705. The national equivalent stands at £47,985, putting this region 4.8% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,705 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,727. The all-jobs average in Gateshead is £28,507. By comparison, engineering professionals n.e.c.s earn 60.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Gateshead
Salary data is by ONS region. Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,705, which is 60.3% 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 Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.