Average Youth and community workers 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 youth and community workers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £27,950, sitting 0.9% above the national median of £27,711. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £27,950 stretches to roughly £30,884 in real spending power. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), youth and community workerss take home 15.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £27,950 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,884 — 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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Youth and community 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 youth and community workers salary in Leeds?
The median youth and community workers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £27,950 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does youth and community workers pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
Youth and community workers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 0.9% above the national median of £27,711. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is youth and community workers a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Youth and community workers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £27,950, which is 15.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for youth and community workerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.