Average Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The going rate for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales? £35,251 at the median in 2025. That compares to £26,975 nationally — a gap of 30.7% above. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £35,251 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,168. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s earn 4.9% more 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 £35,251 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,168 — 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.
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Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £35,251 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 30.7% above the national median of £26,975. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £35,251, which is 4.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.