Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Wrexham / Wrecsam compares
The going rate for higher education teaching professionalss in the Wales? £48,809 at the median in 2025. That compares to £46,494 nationally — a gap of 5.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £48,809 stretches to roughly £54,232 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Wrexham / Wrecsam is £30,080. By comparison, higher education teaching professionalss earn 62.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher education teaching professionals salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Wrexham / Wrecsam) 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wrexham / Wrecsam is £30,080. Higher education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,809, which is 62.3% 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.