Average Medical radiographers Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
In practical terms, a medical radiographers in the North East earned a median of £45,791 during 2025, which works out to 3.3% above the UK-wide median of £44,324. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £45,791 stretches to roughly £50,822 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507, so medical radiographerss sit 60.6% 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 £45,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,822 — 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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Medical radiographers salary in areas near Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average medical radiographers salary in Gateshead?
The median medical radiographers salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) is £45,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical radiographers pay in Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Medical radiographers in the North East earn 3.3% above the national median of £44,324. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is medical radiographers a well-paid job in Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Medical radiographers in the North East earn £45,791, which is 60.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical radiographerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.