Average Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the Wales were paid a median of £34,760. The national equivalent stands at £34,378, putting this region 1.1% above. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £34,760 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,622. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), construction and building trades n.e.c.s take home 3.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £34,760 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,622 — 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.
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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 construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,760 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 1.1% above the national median of £34,378. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction and building trades n.e.c. a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £34,760, which is 3.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.