UK median gross weekly pay: North East
UK median gross weekly pay: North East stood at £692.1 in 2025, according to Nomis — official labour market statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Earnings by region table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2002 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Earnings by region table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median weekly pay, gross | |||||||||||
| North East | 692.1 | 661.4 | 617.4 | 581.4 | 546.7 | 525.2 | 531.4 | 511.1 | 504.1 | 492.4 | |
| North West | 734.8 | 696.7 | 653.3 | 604.4 | 575.2 | 558.1 | 555.8 | 529.8 | 514.5 | 502.5 |
Understanding UK median gross weekly pay: North East
This metric records the midpoint of pre-tax weekly remuneration for full-time workers residing or working within the North East, filtering tax-derived payroll records to isolate this specific territory. The calculation aggregates gross ordinary earnings, overtime earnings, and productivity bonuses, using the median to prevent exceptionally high wages from pulling the benchmark upward. It differs from broader national figures and sibling regional rows by isolating geographic labour market conditions unique to this northern area. The underlying methodology applies strictly to adult employees whose earnings were fully paid during the sampled survey week, excluding those affected by sickness absence or career breaks.
Reviewing these figures necessitates accounting for sample size limitations inherent in sub-national survey partitioning, which can introduce greater volatility than national totals. Annual comparisons provide the most reliable analytical framework, eliminating intra-year fluctuations linked to seasonal bonus cycles. When benchmarking these regional earnings against productivity or output indicators, analysts should remember that workplace location can diverge from residential location due to cross-border commuting.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this metric cover part-time employment in the North East?
- No, the series focuses exclusively on full-time employee remuneration.
- Why might this regional figure fluctuate more than the United Kingdom total?
- Sub-national samples contain fewer observations, making the median more sensitive to shifts in specific industries.
- Are taxes deducted before calculating this weekly pay measure?
- No, the figures represent gross earnings prior to income tax and national insurance deductions.