Average Salaries in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£27,843
Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
All-Jobs Mean
£34,530
Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
Highest Paid Jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£58,309 (209.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£48,276 (173.4% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£26,081 (93.7% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£25,909 (93.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£24,380 (87.6% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£23,808 (85.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£21,984 (79.0% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£20,966 (75.3% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£20,163 (72.4% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£20,128 (72.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£17,439 (62.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£17,356 (62.3% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£15,377 (55.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£13,275 (47.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£10,631 (38.2% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£10,126 (36.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£9,841 (35.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£9,441 (33.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£8,506 (30.5% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£7,653 (27.5% below) |
Compare Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (+£2,024)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£2,626)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£882)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£832)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£6,637)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median annual salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.