Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The going rate for quantity surveyorss in the North East? £43,588 at the median in 2025. That compares to £51,950 nationally — a gap of 16.1% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £43,588 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,377. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, quantity surveyorss earn 37.1% 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 £43,588 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,377 — 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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Quantity surveyors salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quantity surveyors salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £43,588 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the North East earn 16.1% below the national median of £51,950. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quantity surveyors 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. Quantity surveyors in the North East earn £43,588, which is 37.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.