Average Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s working in the North East took home a median salary of £44,351 — that's 8.8% above the national average of £40,775. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,351 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,224. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so fire service officers (watch manager and below)s sit 39.5% 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 £44,351 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,224 — 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.
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary across UK regions
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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 fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £44,351 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fire service officers (watch manager and below) pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the North East earn 8.8% above the national median of £40,775. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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. Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the North East earn £44,351, which is 39.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fire service officers (watch manager and below)s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.