00:00Median monthly pay in Leeds has risen over the past year.
00:04New figures for January 2026 show typical earnings were at £2,529.
00:12That represents a rise of 5.2 per cent, or £126 in cash terms compared with a year earlier.
00:20Pay also increased by 1.4 per cent on the previous month.
00:24The data comes from the Office for National Statistics payroll figures analysed by WageSite.
00:30Director Paul Hebden says higher payslips will be welcome but warned moderation nationally
00:36makes the outlook uncertain.
00:38Compared with other Yorkshire and Humber places, Leeds ranks 5th out of 11th for earnings.
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