Average Data analysts Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, data analystss in the Yorkshire and The Humber were paid a median of £31,193. The national equivalent stands at £38,107, putting this region 18.1% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £31,193 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,467. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so data analystss sit 5.3% 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 £31,193 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,467 — 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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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 data analysts salary in Leeds?
The median data analysts salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £31,193 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does data analysts pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Data analysts in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 18.1% below the national median of £38,107. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is data analysts a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Data analysts in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £31,193, which is 5.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for data analystss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.