Average Warehouse operatives Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, warehouse operativess in the Yorkshire and The Humber were paid a median of £26,692. The national equivalent stands at £26,574, putting this region 0.4% above. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £26,692 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,494. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, warehouse operativess earn 19.0% 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 £26,692 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,494 — 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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Warehouse operatives 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 warehouse operatives salary in Leeds?
The median warehouse operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £26,692 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does warehouse operatives pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Warehouse operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 0.4% above the national median of £26,574. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is warehouse operatives a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Warehouse operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £26,692, which is 19.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for warehouse operativess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.