Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In practical terms, a library clerks and assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £25,831 during 2025, which works out to 38.4% above the UK-wide median of £18,659. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,831 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,543. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so library clerks and assistantss sit 21.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £25,831 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,543 — 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.
Library clerks and assistants salary across UK regions
Library clerks and assistants 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 library clerks and assistants salary in Leeds?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £25,831 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does library clerks and assistants pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Library clerks and assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 38.4% above the national median of £18,659. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is library clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Library clerks and assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £25,831, which is 21.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for library clerks and assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.