Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, cleaners and domesticss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £11,319 — that's 4.5% below the national average of £11,852. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £11,319 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,507. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, cleaners and domesticss earn 65.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,319 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,507 — 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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Cleaners and domestics 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 cleaners and domestics salary in Leeds?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £11,319 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.5% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Cleaners and domestics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £11,319, which is 65.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.