Average Metal making and treating process operatives Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Worth noting that metal making and treating process operativess in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £28,076 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £31,893 — a difference of 12.0%. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £28,076 stretches to roughly £31,023 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so metal making and treating process operativess sit 14.8% 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 £28,076 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,023 — 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 making and treating process operatives salary across UK regions
Metal making and treating process operatives 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 making and treating process operatives salary in Leeds?
The median metal making and treating process operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £28,076 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 making and treating process operatives pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Metal making and treating process operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 12.0% below the national median of £31,893. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal making and treating process operatives a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Metal making and treating process operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £28,076, which is 14.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal making and treating process operativess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.