Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical programmers and software development professionals in the North East earned £54,279. Compared to the UK median of £55,587, that's 2.4% below. 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA average across all roles (£29,537), programmers and software development professionalss take home 83.8% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees UA) 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 83.8% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.