Average Graphic and multimedia designers 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 graphic and multimedia designers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £26,428. Compared to the UK median of £31,236, that's 15.4% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £26,428 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,202. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), graphic and multimedia designerss take home 19.8% 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 £26,428 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,202 — 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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Graphic and multimedia designers 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 graphic and multimedia designers salary in Leeds?
The median graphic and multimedia designers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £26,428 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does graphic and multimedia designers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Graphic and multimedia designers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 15.4% below the national median of £31,236. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is graphic and multimedia designers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Graphic and multimedia designers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £26,428, which is 19.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for graphic and multimedia designerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.