Average Groundsmen and greenkeepers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
If you're a groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,741. That's 2.8% below what groundsmen and greenkeeperss earn nationally (£27,519). Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £26,741 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,679. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, groundsmen and greenkeeperss earn 15.9% less 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 £26,741 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,679 — 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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Groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £26,741 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundsmen and greenkeepers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North East earn 2.8% below the national median of £27,519. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is groundsmen and greenkeepers 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. Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North East earn £26,741, which is 15.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundsmen and greenkeeperss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.