Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
A sheet metal workers working in the North East could expect a median salary of £28,152 in 2025 — 11.8% below the national figure of £31,920. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,152 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,245. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, sheet metal workerss earn 11.4% 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 £28,152 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,245 — 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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Sheet metal 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 sheet metal workers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £28,152 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sheet metal workers pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the North East earn 11.8% below the national median of £31,920. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sheet metal 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. Sheet metal workers in the North East earn £28,152, which is 11.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.