Average Groundsmen and greenkeepers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The median pay for groundsmen and greenkeeperss in the Wales stood at £26,101 in 2025, placing them 5.2% below the UK-wide figure of £27,519. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £26,101 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,001. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), groundsmen and greenkeeperss take home 22.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £26,101 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,001 — 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 groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £26,101 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundsmen and greenkeepers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the Wales earn 5.2% below the national median of £27,519. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is groundsmen and greenkeepers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the Wales earn £26,101, which is 22.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundsmen and greenkeeperss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.