Average Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the North East were paid a median of £45,159. The national equivalent stands at £50,459, putting this region 10.5% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,159 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,121. The all-jobs average in Gateshead is £28,507. By comparison, information technology professionals n.e.c.s earn 58.4% 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 £45,159 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,121 — 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.
Information technology professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in Gateshead?
The median information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) is £45,159 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does information technology professionals n.e.c. pay in Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn 10.5% below the national median of £50,459. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is information technology professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,159, which is 58.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for information technology professionals n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.