Average Dental nurses Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a dental nurses in the Wales earned a median of £23,019 during 2025, which works out to 1.8% above the UK-wide median of £22,615. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £23,019 stretches to roughly £25,577 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), dental nursess take home 31.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £23,019 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,577 — 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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Dental nurses salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dental nurses salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median dental nurses salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £23,019 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does dental nurses pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Dental nurses in the Wales earn 1.8% above the national median of £22,615. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is dental nurses a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Dental nurses in the Wales earn £23,019, which is 31.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dental nursess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.