Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £36,476 — that's 3.1% above the national average of £35,394. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,476 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,305. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss earn 10.7% 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 £36,476 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,305 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Leeds?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £36,476 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 3.1% above the national median of £35,394. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £36,476, which is 10.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.