Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the North East took home a median salary of £54,279 — that's 2.4% below the national average of £55,587. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,279 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,243. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 70.8% 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 £54,279 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,243 — 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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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £54,279 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn 2.4% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals 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. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 70.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.