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Vehicle Mechanic Salary in North East

The North East typically offers the UK's lowest nominal salaries, but also some of the most affordable living costs. The region has strong employment in the public sector, manufacturing, and a growing technology and digital sector centred around Newcastle and Sunderland.

The UK's most affordable region for housing in many areas. Real purchasing power can exceed higher-salary regions once living costs are factored in.

Entry Salary
£14,560
Peak Salary
£43,680
Growth
+200%
Lifetime (25yr)
£728k

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Apprentice Mechanic 0+ £11,830 £14,560 £18,200 £20,020
Qualified Mechanic 3+ £22,750 £27,300 £31,850 £35,490
Senior Technician 7+ £26,390 £33,306 £40,313 £43,680
Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician 12+ £31,850 £38,220 £43,680 £47,684
Service Manager / Garage Owner 16+ £36,400 £43,680 £52,780 £63,700

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How North East Compares

Mid-career Vehicle Mechanic median salary by region

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.