Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a metal working production and maintenance fitters in the North East earned a median of £40,246 during 2025, which works out to 0.6% above the UK-wide median of £40,002. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £40,246 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,668. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), metal working production and maintenance fitterss take home 26.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £40,246 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,668 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £40,246 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 production and maintenance fitters pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the North East earn 0.6% above the national median of £40,002. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 production and maintenance fitters in the North East earn £40,246, which is 26.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.