Average Bakers and flour confectioners Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The going rate for bakers and flour confectionerss in the Wales? £27,101 at the median in 2025. That compares to £26,983 nationally — a gap of 0.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £27,101 stretches to roughly £30,112 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, bakers and flour confectionerss earn 19.3% 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 £27,101 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,112 — 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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Bakers and flour confectioners salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bakers and flour confectioners salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median bakers and flour confectioners salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,101 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bakers and flour confectioners pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Bakers and flour confectioners in the Wales earn 0.4% above the national median of £26,983. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is bakers and flour confectioners a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Bakers and flour confectioners in the Wales earn £27,101, which is 19.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bakers and flour confectionerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.