Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
If you're a marketing, sales and advertising directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber, the typical salary in 2025 was £79,606. That's 11.5% below what marketing, sales and advertising directorss earn nationally (£90,000). In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £79,606 stretches to roughly £87,962 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 141.6% more 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 £79,606 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £87,962 — 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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Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Leeds?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £79,606 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does marketing, sales and advertising directors pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 11.5% below the national median of £90,000. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is marketing, sales and advertising directors a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £79,606, which is 141.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.