Average Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for human resources and industrial relations officerss in the North East stood at £33,470 in 2025, placing them 1.4% above the UK-wide figure of £33,012. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,470 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,148. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, human resources and industrial relations officerss earn 5.3% 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 £33,470 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,148 — 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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Human resources and industrial relations officers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resources and industrial relations officers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £33,470 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does human resources and industrial relations officers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Human resources and industrial relations officers in the North East earn 1.4% above the national median of £33,012. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resources and industrial relations officers 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. Human resources and industrial relations officers in the North East earn £33,470, which is 5.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources and industrial relations officerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.