Average Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
A newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters working in the Yorkshire and The Humber could expect a median salary of £27,340 in 2025 — 35.2% below the national figure of £42,169. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £27,340 stretches to roughly £30,210 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, newspaper and periodical journalists and reporterss earn 17.0% 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 £27,340 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,210 — 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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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 newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary in Leeds?
The median newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £27,340 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 35.2% below the national median of £42,169. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £27,340, which is 17.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for newspaper and periodical journalists and reporterss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.