Average Groundworkers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Worth noting that groundworkerss in the North East earned £34,408 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £37,849 — a difference of 9.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £34,408 stretches to roughly £38,189 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, groundworkerss earn 8.2% 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 £34,408 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,189 — 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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Groundworkers 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 groundworkers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median groundworkers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,408 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundworkers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Groundworkers in the North East earn 9.1% below the national median of £37,849. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is groundworkers 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. Groundworkers in the North East earn £34,408, which is 8.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundworkerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.