Average Senior care workers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior care workers in the North East earned £28,456. Compared to the UK median of £27,417, that's 3.8% above. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £28,456 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,583. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, senior care workerss earn 10.5% less 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 £28,456 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,583 — 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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Senior care workers 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 senior care workers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median senior care workers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £28,456 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior care workers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Senior care workers in the North East earn 3.8% above the national median of £27,417. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is senior care workers 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. Senior care workers in the North East earn £28,456, which is 10.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior care workerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.