Average Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In practical terms, a metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £38,506 during 2025, which works out to 4.0% above the UK-wide median of £37,035. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £38,506 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £42,548. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupationss sit 16.9% 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 £38,506 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,548 — 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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Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in Leeds?
The median metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £38,506 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 plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.0% above the national median of £37,035. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £38,506, which is 16.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupationss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.