Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Worth noting that business and related research professionalss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £37,054 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £39,941 — a difference of 7.2%. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,054 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,944. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), business and related research professionalss take home 12.4% 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 £37,054 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,944 — 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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Business and related research professionals 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 business and related research professionals salary in Leeds?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £37,054 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 7.2% below the national median of £39,941. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business and related research professionals a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Business and related research professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £37,054, which is 12.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.