Average Education managers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical education managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £33,361. Compared to the UK median of £45,043, that's 25.9% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £33,361 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £36,863. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), education managerss take home 1.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £33,361 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,863 — 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.
Education managers salary across UK regions
Education managers 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.
Education managers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Education managers salary guide →Find Education managers jobs in Leeds
Explore roles paying around £33,361/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average education managers salary in Leeds?
The median education managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £33,361 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does education managers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Education managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 25.9% below the national median of £45,043. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is education managers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Education managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £33,361, which is 1.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for education managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.