University of Leeds has 17,316 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.6%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
Leeds is among the top ten universities for research power in the UK. Our academic breadth, commitment to quality and determination to make a genuine impact on the world around us enables us to achieve extraordinary results in: • Creating knowledge through research and innovation. • Disseminating it through excellent student education. • Applying it to make a difference to society, culture and the economy. We have over 34,000 students, over 7,000 members of staff and a global network of more than 240,000 alumni. Integrating research and learning and teaching is at the heart of our strategy. Our courses are taught by staff who are engaged in world-class research and cutting-edge professional practice. We have strong ties with industry, and work with organisations of all sizes. Our outstanding entrepreneurial record of commercialising our research has seen us launch more spin-out companies on the AIM stock market than any other UK university.
As of September 2025
University Leeds
workforce metrics
Headcount
17.3k
Avg. Salary
$50.3k
Tenure
4.8yr
Growth Rate
-1.6%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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