Average Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss in the North East were paid a median of £34,414. The national equivalent stands at £36,560, putting this region 5.9% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £34,414 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,195. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss sit 8.3% 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 £34,414 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,195 — 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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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £34,414 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the North East earn 5.9% below the national median of £36,560. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians 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. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the North East earn £34,414, which is 8.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.