Average Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earned £39,302 at the median — 7.9% above the national benchmark of £36,408. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £39,302 has an effective purchasing power closer to £43,620. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s earn 23.6% 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 £39,302 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,620 — 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.
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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 mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £39,302 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn 7.9% above the national median of £36,408. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn £39,302, which is 23.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.