Average Bank and post office clerks Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a bank and post office clerks in the Wales earned a median of £26,687 during 2025, which works out to 3.6% below the UK-wide median of £27,671. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £26,687 stretches to roughly £29,652 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so bank and post office clerkss sit 20.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £26,687 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,652 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bank and post office clerks salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median bank and post office clerks salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £26,687 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bank and post office clerks pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Bank and post office clerks in the Wales earn 3.6% below the national median of £27,671. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is bank and post office clerks a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Bank and post office clerks in the Wales earn £26,687, which is 20.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bank and post office clerkss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.