Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In practical terms, a financial managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £50,891 during 2025, which works out to 22.1% below the UK-wide median of £65,336. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £50,891 stretches to roughly £56,233 in real spending power. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), financial managers and directorss take home 54.4% 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 £50,891 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,233 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Leeds?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £50,891 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does financial managers and directors pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 22.1% below the national median of £65,336. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is financial managers and directors a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Financial managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,891, which is 54.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.