Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
In practical terms, a cleaners and domestics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £11,319 during 2025, which works out to 4.5% below the UK-wide median of £11,852. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £11,319 has an effective purchasing power closer to £12,507. Compared to the Wakefield average across all roles (£30,950), cleaners and domesticss take home 63.4% 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 £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 Wakefield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Wakefield?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Cleaners and domestics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £11,319, which is 63.4% 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 Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.