Average Animal care services occupations n.e.c. Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
In 2025, animal care services occupations n.e.c.s working in the Wales took home a median salary of £20,190 — that's 13.5% below the national average of £23,345. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,190 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,433. The all-jobs average in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. By comparison, animal care services occupations n.e.c.s earn 27.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £20,190 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,433 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in areas near Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £20,190 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does animal care services occupations n.e.c. pay in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 13.5% below the national median of £23,345. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is animal care services occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £20,190, which is 27.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for animal care services occupations n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.