Average Groundworkers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The going rate for groundworkerss in the Wales? £32,531 at the median in 2025. That compares to £37,849 nationally — a gap of 14.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £32,531 stretches to roughly £36,146 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, groundworkerss earn 3.2% 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 £32,531 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,146 — 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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Groundworkers 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 groundworkers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median groundworkers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £32,531 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundworkers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Groundworkers in the Wales earn 14.1% below the national median of £37,849. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is groundworkers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Groundworkers in the Wales earn £32,531, which is 3.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundworkerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.