Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, delivery drivers and courierss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £24,344 — that's 1.1% below the national average of £24,627. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £24,344 stretches to roughly £26,899 in real spending power. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), delivery drivers and courierss take home 26.1% 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 £24,344 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,899 — 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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Leeds?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £24,344 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 1.1% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Delivery drivers and couriers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £24,344, which is 26.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.