Average Process operatives n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a process operatives n.e.c. in the North East earned a median of £33,202 during 2025, which works out to 7.6% above the UK-wide median of £30,843. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £33,202 stretches to roughly £36,850 in real spending power. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), process operatives n.e.c.s take home 4.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £33,202 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,850 — 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.
Process operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Process operatives n.e.c. 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 process operatives n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median process operatives n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £33,202 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does process operatives n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Process operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn 7.6% above the national median of £30,843. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is process operatives 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. Process operatives n.e.c.s in the North East earn £33,202, which is 4.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for process operatives n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.