Average Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers in the Wales earned £44,546. Compared to the UK median of £41,111, that's 8.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £44,546 stretches to roughly £49,496 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairerss sit 32.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £44,546 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,496 — 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 service and maintenance mechanics and repairers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £44,546 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 service and maintenance mechanics and repairers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers in the Wales earn 8.4% above the national median of £41,111. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers in the Wales earn £44,546, which is 32.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.