Average Air transport operatives Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median air transport operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £26,802, sitting 17.2% below the national median of £32,376. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,802 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,615. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so air transport operativess sit 18.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £26,802 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,615 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Air transport operatives salary in areas near Leeds
Salary data is by ONS region. Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air transport operatives salary in Leeds?
The median air transport operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £26,802 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air transport operatives pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Air transport operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 17.2% below the national median of £32,376. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is air transport operatives a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Air transport operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £26,802, which is 18.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air transport operativess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.