Average Salaries in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£30,055
Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
All-Jobs Mean
£30,223
Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Highest Paid Jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£56,097 (186.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£46,064 (153.3% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£23,869 (79.4% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£23,697 (78.8% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£22,168 (73.8% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£21,596 (71.9% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£19,772 (65.8% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£18,754 (62.4% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£17,951 (59.7% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£17,916 (59.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£19,651 (65.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£19,568 (65.1% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£17,589 (58.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£15,487 (51.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£12,843 (42.7% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£12,338 (41.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£12,053 (40.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£11,653 (38.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£10,718 (35.7% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£9,865 (32.8% below) |
Compare Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (£188)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£4,838)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£3,094)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£3,044)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£4,425)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median annual salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.