Average Finance and investment analysts and advisers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Based on 2025 data, finance and investment analysts and adviserss in the Wales earned £30,404 at the median — 36.4% below the national benchmark of £47,776. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,404 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,782. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, finance and investment analysts and adviserss earn 9.5% 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 £30,404 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,782 — 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 and investment analysts and advisers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £30,404 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 and investment analysts and advisers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Finance and investment analysts and advisers in the Wales earn 36.4% below the national median of £47,776. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is finance and investment analysts and advisers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Finance and investment analysts and advisers in the Wales earn £30,404, which is 9.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for finance and investment analysts and adviserss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.