Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, engineering project managers and project engineerss in the Wales were paid a median of £46,626. The national equivalent stands at £52,451, putting this region 11.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,626 stretches to roughly £51,807 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so engineering project managers and project engineerss sit 38.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,626 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,807 — 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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Engineering project managers and project engineers 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 engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £46,626 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering project managers and project engineers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Wales earn 11.1% below the national median of £52,451. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Wales earn £46,626, which is 38.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.