Average Printing machine assistants Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
If you're a printing machine assistants in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £27,319. That's 7.9% below what printing machine assistantss earn nationally (£29,657). In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £27,319 stretches to roughly £30,321 in real spending power. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), printing machine assistantss take home 14.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £27,319 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,321 — 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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Printing machine assistants salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average printing machine assistants salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median printing machine assistants salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £27,319 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does printing machine assistants pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Printing machine assistants in the North East earn 7.9% below the national median of £29,657. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is printing machine assistants 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. Printing machine assistants in the North East earn £27,319, which is 14.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for printing machine assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.