Average Engineering technicians Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A engineering technicians working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £40,824 in 2025 — 7.9% below the national figure of £44,330. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,824 has an effective purchasing power closer to £45,360. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so engineering technicianss sit 21.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £40,824 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,360 — 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 technicians 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 technicians salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median engineering technicians salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £40,824 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 technicians pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the Wales earn 7.9% below the national median of £44,330. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Engineering technicians in the Wales earn £40,824, which is 21.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.