Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, managers and directors in retail and wholesales working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £33,275 — that's 7.6% below the national average of £36,006. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £33,275 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £36,768. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, managers and directors in retail and wholesales earn 1.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £33,275 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,768 — 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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Managers and directors in retail and wholesale 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 managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Leeds?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £33,275 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 7.6% below the national median of £36,006. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £33,275, which is 1.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.