Average Catering and bar managers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Worth noting that catering and bar managerss in the Wales earned £26,425 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £27,888 — a difference of 5.2%. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £26,425 stretches to roughly £29,361 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so catering and bar managerss sit 21.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £26,425 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,361 — 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.
Catering and bar managers salary across UK regions
Catering and bar managers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average catering and bar managers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median catering and bar managers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £26,425 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does catering and bar managers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Catering and bar managers in the Wales earn 5.2% below the national median of £27,888. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is catering and bar managers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Catering and bar managers in the Wales earn £26,425, which is 21.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for catering and bar managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.