Average Conservation professionals Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical conservation professionals in the Wales earned £33,507. Compared to the UK median of £37,949, that's 11.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £33,507 stretches to roughly £37,230 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, conservation professionalss earn 0.3% 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 £33,507 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,230 — 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 conservation professionals salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median conservation professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £33,507 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does conservation professionals pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Conservation professionals in the Wales earn 11.7% below the national median of £37,949. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is conservation professionals a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Conservation professionals in the Wales earn £33,507, which is 0.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for conservation professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.