Average Graphic and multimedia designers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a graphic and multimedia designers in the North East earned a median of £25,946 during 2025, which works out to 16.9% below the UK-wide median of £31,236. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,946 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,797. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), graphic and multimedia designerss take home 18.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £25,946 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,797 — 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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Graphic and multimedia designers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average graphic and multimedia designers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median graphic and multimedia designers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £25,946 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does graphic and multimedia designers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Graphic and multimedia designers in the North East earn 16.9% below the national median of £31,236. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is graphic and multimedia designers 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. Graphic and multimedia designers in the North East earn £25,946, which is 18.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for graphic and multimedia designerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.