Average Leisure and sports managers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median leisure and sports managers salary in the North East reached £25,662, sitting 23.0% below the national median of £33,342. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £25,662 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,482. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, leisure and sports managerss earn 19.3% less 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 £25,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,482 — 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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Leisure and sports managers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average leisure and sports managers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median leisure and sports managers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £25,662 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does leisure and sports managers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Leisure and sports managers in the North East earn 23.0% below the national median of £33,342. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is leisure and sports managers 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. Leisure and sports managers in the North East earn £25,662, which is 19.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for leisure and sports managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.