Average Chefs Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a chefs in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,625. That's 3.4% below what chefss earn nationally (£26,531). In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £25,625 stretches to roughly £28,472 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so chefss sit 23.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £25,625 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,472 — 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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Chefs 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 chefs salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median chefs salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £25,625 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chefs pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Chefs in the Wales earn 3.4% below the national median of £26,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chefs a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Chefs in the Wales earn £25,625, which is 23.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chefss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.