Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, primary education teaching professionalss in the North East earned £41,654 at the median — 0.9% below the national benchmark of £42,031. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £41,654 has an effective purchasing power closer to £46,231. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), primary education teaching professionalss take home 31.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £41,654 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,231 — 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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Primary education teaching professionals salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average primary education teaching professionals salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £41,654 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the North East earn 0.9% below the national median of £42,031. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is primary 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. Primary education teaching professionals in the North East earn £41,654, which is 31.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.