Average Finance officers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median finance officers salary in the Wales reached £29,891, sitting 4.5% above the national median of £28,610. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £29,891 stretches to roughly £33,212 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, finance officerss earn 11.0% 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 £29,891 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,212 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average finance officers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median finance officers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £29,891 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does finance officers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Finance officers in the Wales earn 4.5% above the national median of £28,610. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is finance officers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Finance officers in the Wales earn £29,891, which is 11.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for finance officerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.