Average Child and early years officers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a child and early years officers in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,287. That's 13.8% below what child and early years officerss earn nationally (£29,347). Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £25,287 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,097. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, child and early years officerss earn 24.7% 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 £25,287 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,097 — 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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Child and early years officers 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 child and early years officers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median child and early years officers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £25,287 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does child and early years officers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Child and early years officers in the Wales earn 13.8% below the national median of £29,347. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is child and early years officers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Child and early years officers in the Wales earn £25,287, which is 24.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for child and early years officerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.