Average Elementary process plant 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 process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earned £27,639 at the median — 3.4% below the national benchmark of £28,600. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,639 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,710. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s earn 17.7% 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 £27,639 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,710 — 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 process plant occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary process plant 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 process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,639 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 process plant occupations n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 3.4% below the national median of £28,600. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is elementary process plant 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 process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £27,639, which is 17.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.