Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
A skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors working in the North East could expect a median salary of £45,000 in 2025 — 0.5% above the national figure of £44,793. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,000 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,945. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss sit 51.6% 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 £45,000 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,945 — 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.
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary across UK regions
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA 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 skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Darlington UA?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £45,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay in Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the North East earn 0.5% above the national median of £44,793. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the North East earn £45,000, which is 51.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.