Average Data analysts Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median data analysts salary in the Wales reached £35,806, sitting 6.0% below the national median of £38,107. This is particularly notable as organisations increasingly rely on data-driven decision making. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £35,806 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,784. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, data analystss earn 6.6% 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 £35,806 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,784 — 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 data analysts salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median data analysts salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £35,806 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does data analysts pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Data analysts in the Wales earn 6.0% below the national median of £38,107. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is data analysts a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Data analysts in the Wales earn £35,806, which is 6.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for data analystss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.