Average Pharmaceutical technicians Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, pharmaceutical technicianss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £28,677 — that's 1.0% above the national average of £28,381. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,677 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,687. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, pharmaceutical technicianss earn 13.0% 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 £28,677 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,687 — 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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Pharmaceutical technicians 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 pharmaceutical technicians salary in Leeds?
The median pharmaceutical technicians salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £28,677 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmaceutical technicians pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Pharmaceutical technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 1.0% above the national median of £28,381. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmaceutical technicians a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Pharmaceutical technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £28,677, which is 13.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmaceutical technicianss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.