Average Routine inspectors and testers 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 routine inspectors and testers salary in the North East reached £35,220, sitting 3.6% above the national median of £33,982. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £35,220 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,090. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, routine inspectors and testerss earn 10.8% 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 £35,220 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,090 — 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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Routine inspectors and testers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average routine inspectors and testers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median routine inspectors and testers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £35,220 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does routine inspectors and testers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Routine inspectors and testers in the North East earn 3.6% above the national median of £33,982. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is routine inspectors and testers 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. Routine inspectors and testers in the North East earn £35,220, which is 10.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for routine inspectors and testerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.