Average Groundworkers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In practical terms, a groundworkers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £33,757 during 2025, which works out to 10.8% below the UK-wide median of £37,849. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £33,757 stretches to roughly £37,301 in real spending power. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), groundworkerss take home 2.4% 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 £33,757 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,301 — 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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Groundworkers 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 groundworkers salary in Leeds?
The median groundworkers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £33,757 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundworkers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Groundworkers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 10.8% below the national median of £37,849. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is groundworkers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Groundworkers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £33,757, which is 2.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundworkerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.