Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss in the North East were paid a median of £33,847. The national equivalent stands at £35,394, putting this region 4.4% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £33,847 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,566. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), metal machining setters and setter-operatorss take home 6.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £33,847 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,566 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £33,847 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the North East earn 4.4% below the national median of £35,394. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators 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. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the North East earn £33,847, which is 6.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.