Average Dental nurses Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, dental nursess working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £23,075 — that's 2.0% above the national average of £22,615. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £23,075 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,497. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), dental nursess take home 30.0% 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 £23,075 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,497 — 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 dental nurses salary in Leeds?
The median dental nurses salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £23,075 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does dental nurses pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Dental nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 2.0% above the national median of £22,615. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is dental nurses a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Dental nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £23,075, which is 30.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dental nursess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.