Average Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £30,542, sitting 4.8% above the national median of £29,142. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,542 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,748. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s sit 7.3% 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 £30,542 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,748 — 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.
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. 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 plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in Leeds?
The median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £30,542 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plant and machine operatives n.e.c. pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.8% above the national median of £29,142. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plant and machine operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £30,542, which is 7.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.