Average Salaries in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£32,953
Leeds
All-Jobs Mean
£37,925
Leeds
Highest Paid Jobs in Leeds
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£54,287 (164.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£49,329 (149.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£46,653 (141.6% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£30,103 (91.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£28,073 (85.2% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£27,236 (82.7% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£23,634 (71.7% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£22,039 (66.9% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£21,911 (66.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£21,214 (64.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Leeds
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£28,642 (86.9% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£21,982 (66.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£21,634 (65.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£20,965 (63.6% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£18,502 (56.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£18,296 (55.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£15,995 (48.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£15,660 (47.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£15,591 (47.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£15,468 (46.9% below) |
Compare Leeds with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (£3,598)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (£3,163)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£6,322)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (£2,980)
- York UA£32,151 (£802)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Leeds?
The median annual salary in Leeds is £32,953, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Leeds?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Leeds area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Leeds. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.