Average Occupational therapists Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
For occupational therapistss based in the Yorkshire and The Humber, 2025 brought a median salary of £37,014. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £37,201 — making this 0.5% below the norm. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £37,014 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,899. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, occupational therapistss earn 12.3% 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 £37,014 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,899 — 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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Occupational therapists 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 occupational therapists salary in Leeds?
The median occupational therapists salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £37,014 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 0.5% below the national median of £37,201. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is occupational therapists a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Occupational therapists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £37,014, which is 12.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.