Average Chefs Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, chefss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £23,042 — that's 13.2% below the national average of £26,531. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £23,042 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,461. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so chefss sit 30.1% 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 £23,042 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,461 — 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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Chefs 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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What is the average chefs salary in Leeds?
The median chefs salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £23,042 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chefs pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Chefs in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 13.2% below the national median of £26,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chefs a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Chefs in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £23,042, which is 30.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chefss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.