Average Legal secretaries Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Worth noting that legal secretariess in the North East earned £22,537 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £24,263 — a difference of 7.1%. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £22,537 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,013. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), legal secretariess take home 29.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £22,537 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,013 — 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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Legal secretaries salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average legal secretaries salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median legal secretaries salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £22,537 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does legal secretaries pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Legal secretaries in the North East earn 7.1% below the national median of £24,263. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is legal secretaries 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. Legal secretaries in the North East earn £22,537, which is 29.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for legal secretariess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.