Average National government administrative occupations Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The median pay for national government administrative occupationss in the Yorkshire and The Humber stood at £30,593 in 2025, placing them 2.5% below the UK-wide figure of £31,363. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £30,593 stretches to roughly £33,804 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so national government administrative occupationss sit 7.2% 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 £30,593 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,804 — 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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National government administrative occupations salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average national government administrative occupations salary in Leeds?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £30,593 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 2.5% below the national median of £31,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is national government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. National government administrative occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £30,593, which is 7.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.