Average Caretakers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a caretakers in the Wales earned a median of £23,965 during 2025, which works out to 4.7% below the UK-wide median of £25,147. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £23,965 stretches to roughly £26,628 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so caretakerss sit 28.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £23,965 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,628 — 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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Caretakers 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 caretakers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median caretakers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £23,965 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does caretakers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Caretakers in the Wales earn 4.7% below the national median of £25,147. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is caretakers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Caretakers in the Wales earn £23,965, which is 28.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for caretakerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.