Average Construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales were paid a median of £29,591. The national equivalent stands at £30,237, putting this region 2.1% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £29,591 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,879. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, construction operatives n.e.c.s earn 11.9% 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 £29,591 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,879 — 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 operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £29,591 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 operatives n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 2.1% below the national median of £30,237. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £29,591, which is 11.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.