Average Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East reached £27,300, sitting 34.5% below the national median of £41,706. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,300 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,300. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s earn 14.1% less 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 £27,300 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,300 — 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.
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £27,300 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does natural and social science professionals n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn 34.5% below the national median of £41,706. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is natural and social science professionals 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. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the North East earn £27,300, which is 14.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.