Average Plasterers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for plastererss in the North East stood at £33,856 in 2025, placing them 0.2% above the UK-wide figure of £33,789. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £33,856 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,576. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so plastererss sit 6.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £33,856 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,576 — 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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Plasterers 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 plasterers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median plasterers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £33,856 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plasterers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Plasterers in the North East earn 0.2% above the national median of £33,789. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plasterers 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. Plasterers in the North East earn £33,856, which is 6.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plastererss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.