Average Metal working machine operatives Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical metal working machine operatives in the North East earned £24,610. Compared to the UK median of £31,344, that's 21.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £24,610 stretches to roughly £27,314 in real spending power. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), metal working machine operativess take home 22.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £24,610 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,314 — 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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Metal working machine operatives salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal working machine operatives salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median metal working machine operatives salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £24,610 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 working machine operatives pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Metal working machine operatives in the North East earn 21.5% below the national median of £31,344. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working machine operatives 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 working machine operatives in the North East earn £24,610, which is 22.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working machine operativess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.