Average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the North East reached £27,669, sitting 1.5% above the national median of £27,267. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £27,669 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,709. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so food, drink and tobacco process operativess sit 13.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £27,669 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,709 — 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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Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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 food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £27,669 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does food, drink and tobacco process operatives pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the North East earn 1.5% above the national median of £27,267. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the North East earn £27,669, which is 13.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for food, drink and tobacco process operativess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.