Average Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in the Wales reached £43,522, sitting 9.7% below the national median of £48,171. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £43,522 stretches to roughly £48,358 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s take home 29.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £43,522 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,358 — 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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Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £43,522 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 9.7% below the national median of £48,171. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electrical and electronic trades 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. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £43,522, which is 29.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.