Average Managers in transport and distribution Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne 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. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £45,905 stretches to roughly £50,949 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, managers in transport and distributions earn 44.4% 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 £45,905 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers in transport and distribution salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median managers in transport and distribution salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Managers in transport and distributions in the North East earn £45,905, which is 44.4% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.