Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The going rate for purchasing managers and directorss in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £60,189 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,779 nationally — a gap of 6.0% above. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,189 has an effective purchasing power closer to £66,507. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), purchasing managers and directorss take home 82.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £60,189 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £66,507 — 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 purchasing managers and directors salary in Leeds?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £60,189 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does purchasing managers and directors pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.0% above the national median of £56,779. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Purchasing managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £60,189, which is 82.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.