Average Occupational therapists Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The going rate for occupational therapistss in the North East? £34,831 at the median in 2025. That compares to £37,201 nationally — a gap of 6.4% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,831 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,658. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), occupational therapistss take home 9.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £34,831 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,658 — 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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Occupational therapists 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 occupational therapists salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median occupational therapists salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,831 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the North East earn 6.4% below the national median of £37,201. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is occupational therapists 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. Occupational therapists in the North East earn £34,831, which is 9.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.