Average Engineering project managers and project engineers 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 engineering project managers and project engineers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £48,838. Compared to the UK median of £52,451, that's 6.9% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £48,838 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,965. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so engineering project managers and project engineerss sit 48.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £48,838 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,965 — 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.
Engineering project managers and project engineers salary across UK regions
Engineering project managers and project engineers 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 engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Leeds?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £48,838 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering project managers and project engineers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.9% below the national median of £52,451. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £48,838, which is 48.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.