Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The going rate for secondary education teaching professionalss in the North East? £44,406 at the median in 2025. That compares to £44,246 nationally — a gap of 0.4% above. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,406 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,285. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so secondary education teaching professionalss sit 39.7% 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 £44,406 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,285 — 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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Secondary education teaching professionals salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average secondary education teaching professionals salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £44,406 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the North East earn 0.4% above the national median of £44,246. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is secondary education teaching 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. Secondary education teaching professionals in the North East earn £44,406, which is 39.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.