Average Salaries in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£27,238
Newcastle-under-Lyme
All-Jobs Mean
£31,141
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Highest Paid Jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£52,574 (193.0% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£41,438 (152.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£40,190 (147.6% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£38,957 (143.0% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£36,541 (134.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£34,836 (127.9% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£34,685 (127.3% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£31,931 (117.2% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£30,584 (112.3% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£30,330 (111.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£23,415 (86.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£17,494 (64.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£16,103 (59.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£12,656 (46.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£11,840 (43.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£10,897 (40.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£9,535 (35.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£8,841 (32.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£8,629 (31.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£8,299 (30.5% below) |
Compare Newcastle-under-Lyme with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (+£1,128)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£3,529)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£3,363)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (+£1,159)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£2,481)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median annual salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.