Average Production and process engineers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median production and process engineers salary in the North East reached £44,220, sitting 7.3% below the national median of £47,711. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,220 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,079. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, production and process engineerss earn 39.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £44,220 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,079 — 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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Production and process engineers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production and process engineers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median production and process engineers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £44,220 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production and process engineers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Production and process engineers in the North East earn 7.3% below the national median of £47,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production and process engineers 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. Production and process engineers in the North East earn £44,220, which is 39.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production and process engineerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.