Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s working in the Wales took home a median salary of £36,804 — that's 18.6% above the national average of £31,041. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £36,804 stretches to roughly £40,893 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s take home 9.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £36,804 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,893 — 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 (vehicles and metal goods) salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,804 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 (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the Wales earn 18.6% above the national median of £31,041. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the Wales earn £36,804, which is 9.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.