Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a business and related research professionals in the Wales earned a median of £37,038 during 2025, which works out to 7.3% below the UK-wide median of £39,941. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £37,038 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,153. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), business and related research professionalss take home 10.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £37,038 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,153 — 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 business and related research professionals salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £37,038 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the Wales earn 7.3% below the national median of £39,941. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business and related research professionals a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Business and related research professionals in the Wales earn £37,038, which is 10.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.