Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compares
Based on 2025 data, higher education teaching professionalss in the Wales earned £48,809 at the median — 5.0% above the national benchmark of £46,494. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £48,809 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,232. Compared to the Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin average across all roles (£29,835), higher education teaching professionalss take home 63.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £48,809 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,232 — 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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Higher education teaching professionals salary in areas near Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
Salary data is by ONS region. Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin 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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin) is £48,809 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn 5.0% above the national median of £46,494. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is higher education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin is £29,835. Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,809, which is 63.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.