Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
For engineering professionals n.e.c.s based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £45,705. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £47,985 — making this 4.8% below the norm. 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. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), engineering professionals n.e.c.s take home 43.8% more.
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 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 engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,705, which is 43.8% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.