Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical care workers and home carers in the Wales earned £22,622. Compared to the UK median of £21,487, that's 5.3% above. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £22,622 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,136. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, care workers and home carerss earn 32.7% 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 £22,622 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,136 — 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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Care workers and home carers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average care workers and home carers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £22,622 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the Wales earn 5.3% above the national median of £21,487. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Care workers and home carers in the Wales earn £22,622, which is 32.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.