Average Housing officers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The median pay for housing officerss in the Wales stood at £31,814 in 2025, placing them 2.2% below the UK-wide figure of £32,542. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £31,814 stretches to roughly £35,349 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), housing officerss take home 5.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £31,814 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,349 — 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 housing officers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median housing officers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £31,814 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does housing officers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Housing officers in the Wales earn 2.2% below the national median of £32,542. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is housing officers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Housing officers in the Wales earn £31,814, which is 5.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for housing officerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.