Average Clergy Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, clergys working in the Wales took home a median salary of £28,878 — that's 5.8% below the national average of £30,655. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £28,878 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,087. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), clergys take home 14.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £28,878 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,087 — 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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Clergy 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 clergy salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median clergy salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £28,878 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clergy pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Clergys in the Wales earn 5.8% below the national median of £30,655. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is clergy a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Clergys in the Wales earn £28,878, which is 14.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clergys cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.