Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The going rate for construction operatives n.e.c.s in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £30,830 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,237 nationally — a gap of 2.0% above. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,830 has an effective purchasing power closer to £34,066. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), construction operatives n.e.c.s take home 6.4% 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 £30,830 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,066 — 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.
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives n.e.c. 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 construction operatives n.e.c. salary in Leeds?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £30,830 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction operatives n.e.c. pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 2.0% above the national median of £30,237. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £30,830, which is 6.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.