Average Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a human resources and industrial relations officers in the Wales earned a median of £32,820 during 2025, which works out to 0.6% below the UK-wide median of £33,012. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,820 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,467. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so human resources and industrial relations officerss sit 2.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £32,820 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,467 — 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.
Human resources and industrial relations officers salary across UK regions
Human resources and industrial relations officers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 human resources and industrial relations officers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £32,820 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does human resources and industrial relations officers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Human resources and industrial relations officers in the Wales earn 0.6% below the national median of £33,012. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is human resources and industrial relations officers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Human resources and industrial relations officers in the Wales earn £32,820, which is 2.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources and industrial relations officerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.