Average Business sales executives Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
For business sales executivess based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £35,068. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £36,498 — making this 3.9% below the norm. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £35,068 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,964. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, business sales executivess earn 4.4% more 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 £35,068 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,964 — 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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Business sales executives salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business sales executives salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median business sales executives salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £35,068 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 sales executives pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Business sales executives in the Wales earn 3.9% below the national median of £36,498. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business sales executives a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Business sales executives in the Wales earn £35,068, which is 4.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business sales executivess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.