Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In practical terms, a early education and childcare assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £20,044 during 2025, which works out to 4.6% above the UK-wide median of £19,165. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £20,044 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,148. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), early education and childcare assistantss take home 39.2% 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 £20,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,148 — 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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Early education and childcare assistants 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 early education and childcare assistants salary in Leeds?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £20,044 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare assistants pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.6% above the national median of £19,165. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Early education and childcare assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £20,044, which is 39.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.