Average Salaries in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£29,835
Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
All-Jobs Mean
£32,148
Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
Highest Paid Jobs in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£56,317 (188.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£46,284 (155.1% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£24,089 (80.7% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£23,917 (80.2% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£22,388 (75.0% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£21,816 (73.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£19,992 (67.0% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£18,974 (63.6% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£18,171 (60.9% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£18,136 (60.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£19,431 (65.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£19,348 (64.9% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£17,369 (58.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£15,267 (51.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£12,623 (42.3% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£12,118 (40.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£11,833 (39.7% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£11,433 (38.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£10,498 (35.2% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£9,645 (32.3% below) |
Compare Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (+£32)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£4,618)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£2,874)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£2,824)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£4,645)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin?
The median annual salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin is £29,835, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.