Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, carpenters and joinerss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £29,662 — that's 12.2% below the national average of £33,797. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,662 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,958. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, carpenters and joinerss earn 11.7% 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 £29,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,958 — 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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Carpenters and joiners salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £29,662 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the Wales earn 12.2% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Carpenters and joiners in the Wales earn £29,662, which is 11.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.