Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, electricians and electrical fitterss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £41,620 — that's 6.2% above the national average of £39,187. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £41,620 stretches to roughly £45,989 in real spending power. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), electricians and electrical fitterss take home 26.3% 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 £41,620 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,989 — 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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Electricians and electrical fitters 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 electricians and electrical fitters salary in Leeds?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £41,620 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.2% above the national median of £39,187. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Electricians and electrical fitters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £41,620, which is 26.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.