Average Quality control and planning 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 quality control and planning engineers salary in the North East reached £36,813, sitting 13.4% below the national median of £42,511. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £36,813 stretches to roughly £40,858 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so quality control and planning engineerss sit 15.8% 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 £36,813 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,858 — 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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Quality control and planning engineers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £36,813 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality control and planning engineers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the North East earn 13.4% below the national median of £42,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality control and planning 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. Quality control and planning engineers in the North East earn £36,813, which is 15.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.