Average Inspectors of standards and regulations 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 inspectors of standards and regulations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £38,692. Compared to the UK median of £37,236, that's 3.9% above. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £38,692 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £42,754. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), inspectors of standards and regulationss take home 17.4% 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 £38,692 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,754 — 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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Inspectors of standards and regulations 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 inspectors of standards and regulations salary in Leeds?
The median inspectors of standards and regulations salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £38,692 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does inspectors of standards and regulations pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Inspectors of standards and regulations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 3.9% above the national median of £37,236. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is inspectors of standards and regulations a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Inspectors of standards and regulations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £38,692, which is 17.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for inspectors of standards and regulationss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.