Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A electricians and electrical fitters working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £34,719 in 2025 — 11.4% below the national figure of £39,187. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £34,719 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,577. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so electricians and electrical fitterss sit 3.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £34,719 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,577 — 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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Electricians and electrical fitters salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electricians and electrical fitters salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,719 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the Wales earn 11.4% below the national median of £39,187. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Electricians and electrical fitters in the Wales earn £34,719, which is 3.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.