Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a delivery drivers and couriers in the Wales earned a median of £24,126 during 2025, which works out to 2.0% below the UK-wide median of £24,627. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £24,126 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,807. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so delivery drivers and courierss sit 28.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £24,126 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,807 — 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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Delivery drivers and couriers 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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £24,126 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the Wales earn 2.0% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Delivery drivers and couriers in the Wales earn £24,126, which is 28.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.