Average Bar and catering supervisors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A bar and catering supervisors working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £21,561 in 2025 — 4.4% below the national figure of £22,552. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £21,561 stretches to roughly £23,957 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so bar and catering supervisorss sit 35.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £21,561 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,957 — 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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Bar and catering supervisors salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bar and catering supervisors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median bar and catering supervisors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £21,561 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bar and catering supervisors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Bar and catering supervisors in the Wales earn 4.4% below the national median of £22,552. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is bar and catering supervisors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Bar and catering supervisors in the Wales earn £21,561, which is 35.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bar and catering supervisorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.