Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
The median pay for higher education teaching professionalss in the Wales stood at £48,809 in 2025, placing them 5.0% above the UK-wide figure 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 Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, higher education teaching professionalss earn 55.7% 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 Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,809, which is 55.7% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.