Average Engineering technicians Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
For engineering technicianss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £42,234. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £44,330 — making this 4.7% below the norm. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £42,234 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,875. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, engineering technicianss earn 32.9% 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 £42,234 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,875 — 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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Engineering technicians 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 technicians salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median engineering technicians salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £42,234 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 technicians pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the North East earn 4.7% below the national median of £44,330. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering technicians 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 technicians in the North East earn £42,234, which is 32.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.