Average Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, elementary administration occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales were paid a median of £25,615. The national equivalent stands at £23,005, putting this region 11.3% above. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £25,615 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,461. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, elementary administration occupations n.e.c.s earn 23.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £25,615 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,461 — 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.
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £25,615 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does elementary administration occupations n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 11.3% above the national median of £23,005. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is elementary administration occupations 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. Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £25,615, which is 23.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary administration occupations n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.