Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A cleaners and domestics working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £10,487 in 2025 — 11.5% below the national figure of £11,852. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £10,487 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £11,652. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, cleaners and domesticss earn 68.8% 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 £10,487 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £11,652 — 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 cleaners and domestics salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £10,487 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the Wales earn 11.5% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Cleaners and domestics in the Wales earn £10,487, which is 68.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.