Average Nannies and au pairs Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The going rate for nannies and au pairss in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £21,871 at the median in 2025. That compares to £22,955 nationally — a gap of 4.7% below. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £21,871 has an effective purchasing power closer to £24,167. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, nannies and au pairss earn 33.6% less 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 £21,871 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,167 — 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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Nannies and au pairs salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nannies and au pairs salary in Leeds?
The median nannies and au pairs salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £21,871 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does nannies and au pairs pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Nannies and au pairs in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.7% below the national median of £22,955. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is nannies and au pairs a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Nannies and au pairs in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £21,871, which is 33.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nannies and au pairss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.