Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
In 2025, skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss working in the North East took home a median salary of £45,000 — that's 0.5% above the national average of £44,793. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £45,000 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £49,945. The all-jobs average in Gateshead is £28,507. By comparison, skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss earn 57.9% more 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 £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.
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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in areas near Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Gateshead?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the North East earn £45,000, which is 57.9% 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 Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.