Average Animal care services occupations n.e.c. Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales were paid a median of £20,190. The national equivalent stands at £23,345, putting this region 13.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £20,190 stretches to roughly £22,433 in real spending power. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), animal care services occupations n.e.c.s take home 35.6% less.
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 Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £20,190, which is 35.6% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.