Average Road transport drivers n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
For road transport drivers n.e.c.s based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £29,062. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £28,725 — making this 1.2% above the norm. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,062 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,255. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), road transport drivers n.e.c.s take home 8.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £29,062 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,255 — 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.
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £29,062 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road transport drivers n.e.c. pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the North East earn 1.2% above the national median of £28,725. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is road transport drivers n.e.c. 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. Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the North East earn £29,062, which is 8.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road transport drivers n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.