Average Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
For information technology professionals n.e.c.s based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £45,159. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £50,459 — making this 10.5% below the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so information technology professionals n.e.c.s sit 42.1% more that benchmark.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £45,159, which is 42.1% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.