Average Salaries in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£33,599
Cardiff / Caerdydd
All-Jobs Mean
£37,706
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Highest Paid Jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£52,553 (156.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£42,520 (126.6% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£20,325 (60.5% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£20,153 (60.0% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£18,624 (55.4% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£18,052 (53.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£16,228 (48.3% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£15,210 (45.3% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£14,407 (42.9% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£14,372 (42.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£23,195 (69.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£23,112 (68.8% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£21,133 (62.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£19,031 (56.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£16,387 (48.8% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£15,882 (47.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£15,597 (46.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£15,197 (45.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£14,262 (42.4% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£13,409 (39.9% below) |
Compare Cardiff / Caerdydd with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (£3,732)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£8,382)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£6,638)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£6,588)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£881)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median annual salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Cardiff / Caerdydd area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.