Average Civil engineers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical civil engineers in the Wales earned £41,581. Compared to the UK median of £50,602, that's 17.8% below. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £41,581 has an effective purchasing power closer to £46,201. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), civil engineerss take home 23.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £41,581 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,201 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median civil engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £41,581 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does civil engineers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the Wales earn 17.8% below the national median of £50,602. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Civil engineers in the Wales earn £41,581, which is 23.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.