Average Managers in transport and distribution Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
The median pay for managers in transport and distributions in the North East stood at £45,905 in 2025, placing them 1.8% below the UK-wide figure of £46,734. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,905 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,949. Compared to the Gateshead average across all roles (£28,507), managers in transport and distributions take home 61.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £45,905 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,949 — 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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Managers in transport and distribution salary in areas near Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers in transport and distribution salary in Gateshead?
The median managers in transport and distribution salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) is £45,905 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers in transport and distribution pay in Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Managers in transport and distributions in the North East earn 1.8% below the national median of £46,734. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers in transport and distribution a well-paid job in Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Managers in transport and distributions in the North East earn £45,905, which is 61.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers in transport and distributions cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.