Average Education advisers and school inspectors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, education advisers and school inspectorss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £34,486 — that's 17.0% below the national average of £41,535. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £34,486 stretches to roughly £38,318 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), education advisers and school inspectorss take home 2.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £34,486 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,318 — 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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Education advisers and school inspectors salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average education advisers and school inspectors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median education advisers and school inspectors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,486 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does education advisers and school inspectors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Education advisers and school inspectors in the Wales earn 17.0% below the national median of £41,535. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is education advisers and school inspectors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Education advisers and school inspectors in the Wales earn £34,486, which is 2.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for education advisers and school inspectorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.