Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
In 2025, postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £27,528 — that's 7.5% below the national average of £29,761. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £27,528 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,418. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss earn 16.5% 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 £27,528 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,418 — 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 postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in Leeds?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £27,528 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 7.5% below the national median of £29,761. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £27,528, which is 16.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.