Average Public relations professionals Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical public relations professionals in the North East earned £34,923. Compared to the UK median of £36,336, that's 3.9% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,923 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,760. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so public relations professionalss sit 9.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £34,923 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,760 — 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 public relations professionals salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median public relations professionals salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,923 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public relations professionals pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Public relations professionals in the North East earn 3.9% below the national median of £36,336. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is public relations 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. Public relations professionals in the North East earn £34,923, which is 9.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.