Average Animal care services occupations n.e.c. Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
The going rate for animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales? £20,190 at the median in 2025. That compares to £23,345 nationally — a gap of 13.5% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £20,190 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,433. The all-jobs average in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. By comparison, animal care services occupations n.e.c.s earn 32.8% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £20,190, which is 32.8% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.