Average Community nurses Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
For community nursess based in the Yorkshire and The Humber, 2025 brought a median salary of £30,762. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,764 — making this 8.9% below the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £30,762 stretches to roughly £33,991 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so community nursess sit 6.6% 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 £30,762 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,991 — 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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Community nurses 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 community nurses salary in Leeds?
The median community nurses salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £30,762 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does community nurses pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Community nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 8.9% below the national median of £33,764. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is community nurses a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Community nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £30,762, which is 6.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for community nursess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.