Average Community nurses Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, community nursess working in the Wales took home a median salary of £35,083 — that's 3.9% above the national average of £33,764. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £35,083 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,981. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, community nursess earn 4.4% more 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 £35,083 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,981 — 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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Community nurses 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 community nurses salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median community nurses salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £35,083 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does community nurses pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Community nurses in the Wales earn 3.9% above the national median of £33,764. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is community nurses a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Community nurses in the Wales earn £35,083, which is 4.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for community nursess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.