Average Biochemists and biomedical scientists Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, biochemists and biomedical scientistss in the Yorkshire and The Humber were paid a median of £37,377. The national equivalent stands at £45,269, putting this region 17.4% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £37,377 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,301. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), biochemists and biomedical scientistss take home 13.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,377 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,301 — 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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Biochemists and biomedical scientists 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 biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in Leeds?
The median biochemists and biomedical scientists salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £37,377 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does biochemists and biomedical scientists pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 17.4% below the national median of £45,269. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is biochemists and biomedical scientists a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Biochemists and biomedical scientists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £37,377, which is 13.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for biochemists and biomedical scientistss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.