Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
In 2025, higher education teaching professionalss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £48,809 — that's 5.0% above the national average of £46,494. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,809 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,232. The all-jobs average in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. By comparison, higher education teaching professionalss earn 75.3% more 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 £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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher education teaching professionals salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,809, which is 75.3% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.