Average Mental health nurses Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, mental health nursess working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £36,122 — that's 9.8% below the national average of £40,028. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,122 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,914. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so mental health nursess sit 9.6% 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 £36,122 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,914 — 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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Mental health nurses 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 mental health nurses salary in Leeds?
The median mental health nurses salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £36,122 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mental health nurses pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Mental health nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 9.8% below the national median of £40,028. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mental health nurses a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Mental health nurses in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £36,122, which is 9.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mental health nursess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.