Average Chartered surveyors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a chartered surveyors in the Wales earned a median of £38,098 during 2025, which works out to 16.6% below the UK-wide median of £45,673. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £38,098 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £42,331. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so chartered surveyorss sit 13.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £38,098 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,331 — 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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Chartered surveyors salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average chartered surveyors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median chartered surveyors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £38,098 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chartered surveyors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Chartered surveyors in the Wales earn 16.6% below the national median of £45,673. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chartered surveyors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Chartered surveyors in the Wales earn £38,098, which is 13.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chartered surveyorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.