Average Warehouse operatives 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 warehouse operatives in the North East earned £26,006. Compared to the UK median of £26,574, that's 2.1% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £26,006 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,863. The all-jobs average in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. By comparison, warehouse operativess earn 18.2% 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 £26,006 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,863 — 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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Warehouse operatives salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average warehouse operatives salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median warehouse operatives salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £26,006 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does warehouse operatives pay in Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Warehouse operatives in the North East earn 2.1% below the national median of £26,574. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is warehouse operatives 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. Warehouse operatives in the North East earn £26,006, which is 18.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for warehouse operativess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.