Average Large goods vehicle drivers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Worth noting that large goods vehicle driverss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £38,316 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £39,141 — a difference of 2.1%. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,316 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,338. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), large goods vehicle driverss take home 16.3% 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 £38,316 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,338 — 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.
Large goods vehicle drivers salary across UK regions
Large goods vehicle drivers 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 large goods vehicle drivers salary in Leeds?
The median large goods vehicle drivers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £38,316 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does large goods vehicle drivers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Large goods vehicle drivers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 2.1% below the national median of £39,141. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is large goods vehicle drivers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Large goods vehicle drivers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £38,316, which is 16.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for large goods vehicle driverss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.