Average Social workers Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Worth noting that social workerss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £38,170 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £42,708 — a difference of 10.6%. This is particularly notable in a role facing high caseloads and growing complexity of need. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,170 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,177. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, social workerss earn 15.8% 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 £38,170 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,177 — 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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Social workers 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 social workers salary in Leeds?
The median social workers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £38,170 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social workers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Social workers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 10.6% below the national median of £42,708. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is social workers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Social workers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £38,170, which is 15.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social workerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.