Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The median pay for carpenters and joinerss in the Yorkshire and The Humber stood at £30,324 in 2025, placing them 10.3% below the UK-wide figure of £33,797. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,324 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,507. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), carpenters and joinerss take home 8.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,324 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,507 — 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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Carpenters and joiners 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 carpenters and joiners salary in Leeds?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £30,324 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 10.3% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Carpenters and joiners in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £30,324, which is 8.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.