Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earned £48,809. Compared to the UK median of £46,494, that's 5.0% above. 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 Torfaen / Torfaen average across all roles (£31,105), higher education teaching professionalss take home 56.9% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher education teaching professionals salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,809, which is 56.9% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.