Average Paramedics Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, paramedicss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £41,199 — that's 18.1% below the national average of £50,294. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £41,199 has an effective purchasing power closer to £45,524. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, paramedicss earn 25.0% 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 £41,199 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,524 — 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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Paramedics 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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What is the average paramedics salary in Leeds?
The median paramedics salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £41,199 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does paramedics pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Paramedics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 18.1% below the national median of £50,294. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is paramedics a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Paramedics in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £41,199, which is 25.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paramedicss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.