DevOps Engineer · City comparison · 2026

Newcastle vs Nottingham

Q: Does a devops engineer earn more in Newcastle or Nottingham?

Newcastle pays £54,000 vs £54,000 in Nottingham. After living costs, Newcastle professionals have £100/month more disposable income.

Q: What is the take-home pay for a devops engineer in Newcastle vs Nottingham?

In Newcastle: £3,490/month net. In Nottingham: £3,490/month net. After rent, Newcastle leaves £2,740/month vs Nottingham's £2,640/month.

Q: What salary in Nottingham matches Newcastle purchasing power?

Approximately £55,750 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £54,000 in Newcastle, based on a COL index of 61 vs 63.

Q: Is Newcastle or Nottingham cheaper to live in?

Newcastle is cheaper (COL 61 vs 63). Rent: Newcastle £750/mo vs Nottingham £850/mo.

Q: What is the rent-to-income ratio for a devops engineer in Newcastle?

A devops engineer in Newcastle has a rent-to-income ratio of 21% (comfortable). In Nottingham the equivalent is 24%.

Newcastle wins on purchasing power. Newcastle devops engineers have £100/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.

Newcastle salary

£54,000

£3,490/mo take-home

Nottingham salary

£54,000

£3,490/mo take-home

Newcastle wins by

+£100

per month after rent

Winner on purchasing power

Newcastle

After paying rent, a devops engineer in Newcastle retains £100/month more than in Nottingham — that's £1,200/year extra in purchasing power.

+£100

per month

Newcastle

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Gross salary £54,000

Net monthly £3,490

Rent (1-bed) £750

Rent-to-income 21% — Comfortable

After rent £2,740

Nottingham

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Gross salary £54,000

Net monthly £3,490

Rent (1-bed) £850

Rent-to-income 24% — Comfortable

After rent £2,640

Monthly cost comparison

All figures monthly · 2025/26

Category	Newcastle	Nottingham	Delta
Rent (1-bed median)	£750	£850	+13%
Transport	£75	£58	-23%
Council tax	£112	£118	+5%
Groceries	£255	£260	+2%
Disposable income remaining	£2,166	£2,071	-4%

Sources: LinkedIn 2025 · Rightmove Q4 2025 · HMRC 2025/26 · Numbeo 2025

Cost-of-living equivalence

Based on a cost-of-living index of 61 for Newcastle and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £54,000 in Newcastle delivers equivalent purchasing power to £55,750 in Nottingham.

Newcastle £54,000 ≈

£55,750

in Nottingham

Income retention after all essentials

% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries

Newcastle 62%

Nottingham 59%

Everyday costs

Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025

Cappuccino

Newcastle £2.32

Nottingham £2.39

Transit (single trip)

Newcastle £1.79

Nottingham £1.38

Gym membership

Newcastle £34/mo

Nottingham £35/mo

Cinema ticket

Newcastle £9.76

Nottingham £10.08

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Frequently asked questions

Does a devops engineer earn more in Newcastle or Nottingham? +

Newcastle pays a median £54,000 vs £54,000 in Nottingham — a gross difference of £0. However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals have £100/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.

What is the take-home pay for a devops engineer in Newcastle vs Nottingham? +

In Newcastle: gross £54,000 → £3,490/month net take-home. In Nottingham: gross £54,000 → £3,490/month net take-home. After paying median 1-bed rent, Newcastle leaves £2,740/month vs Nottingham's £2,640/month.

What salary in Nottingham matches Newcastle purchasing power? +

Approximately £55,750 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £54,000 in Newcastle, based on a cost-of-living index of 61 (Newcastle) vs 63 (Nottingham).

Is Newcastle or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +

Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 63 for Nottingham (London = 100). Rent in Newcastle averages £750/month (1-bed) vs £850/month in Nottingham.

What is the rent-to-income ratio for a devops engineer in Newcastle? +

A devops engineer in Newcastle earning £54,000 takes home £3,490/month. With median 1-bed rent of £750/month, the rent-to-income ratio is 21% (comfortable). In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 24%.