Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Based on 2025 data, metal working production and maintenance fitterss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £37,849 at the median — 5.4% below the national benchmark of £40,002. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £37,849 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,822. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, metal working production and maintenance fitterss earn 14.9% 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 £37,849 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,822 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Leeds?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £37,849 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 working production and maintenance fitters pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 5.4% below the national median of £40,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £37,849, which is 14.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.