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Environmental Science Salary in Yorkshire and The Humber

Yorkshire and The Humber combines a lower cost of living with a diverse economy spanning financial services (Leeds), digital industries (Sheffield and Leeds), manufacturing and agriculture. Leeds is the region's salary leader and the UK's largest financial centre outside London.

Housing costs are well below the national average. Leeds city centre salaries in finance and legal can approach South East levels while living costs remain significantly lower.

Entry Salary
£24,700
Peak Salary
£68,400
Growth
+177%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.2m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Graduate Environmental Scientist 0+ £21,850 £24,700 £28,500 £31,350
Environmental Consultant 3+ £26,600 £31,350 £37,050 £41,800
Senior Environmental Consultant 6+ £33,250 £39,520 £47,880 £53,200
Principal Consultant / Team Lead 10+ £42,750 £51,300 £60,800 £68,400
Director / Head of Environment 16+ £55,100 £68,400 £83,600 £99,750

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How Yorkshire and The Humber Compares

Mid-career Environmental Science median salary by region

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Environmental Science in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.