Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
A engineering professionals n.e.c. working in the North East could expect a median salary of £45,705 in 2025 — 4.8% below the national figure of £47,985. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £45,705 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,727. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), engineering professionals n.e.c.s take home 62.0% 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 Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,705, which is 62.0% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.