Average Elementary construction occupations n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Based on 2025 data, elementary construction occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earned £27,572 at the median — 3.2% above the national benchmark of £26,723. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,572 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,636. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, elementary construction occupations n.e.c.s earn 17.9% 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 £27,572 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,636 — 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 construction occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary construction 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 construction occupations n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median elementary construction occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,572 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 construction occupations n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Elementary construction occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 3.2% above the national median of £26,723. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is elementary construction 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 construction occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £27,572, which is 17.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary construction occupations n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.