Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
A programmers and software development professionals working in the North East could expect a median salary of £54,279 in 2025 — 2.4% below the national figure of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £54,279 stretches to roughly £60,243 in real spending power. Compared to the South Tyneside average across all roles (£25,490), programmers and software development professionalss take home 112.9% more.
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 South Tyneside
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in South Tyneside?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) 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 South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 112.9% 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 South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.