Average Police community support officers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, police community support officerss in the North East earned £28,653 at the median — 18.6% below the national benchmark of £35,189. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £28,653 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,801. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so police community support officerss sit 9.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £28,653 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,801 — 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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Police community support officers 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 police community support officers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median police community support officers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £28,653 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does police community support officers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Police community support officers in the North East earn 18.6% below the national median of £35,189. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is police community support officers 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. Police community support officers in the North East earn £28,653, which is 9.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police community support officerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.