Urban Planner salary in Leeds
The average Urban Planner salary in Leeds is £37,200 per year (£2,525/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £19.08/hr).
≈ £2,081 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.28/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Urban Planner in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,525 / month after tax
Hourly: £19.08/hr • Daily: £143/day
Market median for an established Urban Planner in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,197 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Urban Planner specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Urban Planner earning £37,200 takes home £2,525 net per month (or £583/week).
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Live Urban Planner jobs in Leeds
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Waste Team Leader
£40,185Essential Employment • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Area Sales Manager - UK North - World Leading OEM
£34,000Consulo First • Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2HF
Senior Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
£28,515Bupa • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8QB
Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focused Intervention Team)
£32,737Barca Leeds • Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6NJ
Liability Claims Handler
£33,053Sedgwick • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Test Centre Administrator (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) (26480)
£23,066Pearson • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Frequently asked questions about Urban Planner pay in Leeds
How much does a Urban Planner earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average Urban Planner salary in Leeds is £37,200 per year (or £19.08 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Urban Planner roles start around £29,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £48,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Urban Planner in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median Urban Planner salary of £37,200 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,525 per month (approx. £583 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Urban Planner in Leeds?
A mid-level Urban Planner in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £19.08/hr (ranging from £15.28/hr for junior roles to £24.82/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £143 per day.
Is a Urban Planner salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £2,525 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 40% of a Urban Planner's take-home pay — leaving £1,525 per month in disposable income.
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