Average Salaries in Newport / Casnewydd
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£32,340
Newport / Casnewydd
All-Jobs Mean
£35,835
Newport / Casnewydd
Highest Paid Jobs in Newport / Casnewydd
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£53,812 (166.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£43,779 (135.4% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£21,584 (66.7% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£21,412 (66.2% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£19,883 (61.5% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£19,311 (59.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£17,487 (54.1% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£16,469 (50.9% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£15,666 (48.4% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£15,631 (48.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Newport / Casnewydd
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£21,936 (67.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£21,853 (67.6% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£19,874 (61.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£17,772 (55.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£15,128 (46.8% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£14,623 (45.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£14,338 (44.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£13,938 (43.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£13,003 (40.2% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£12,150 (37.6% below) |
Compare Newport / Casnewydd with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (£2,473)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£7,123)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£5,379)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£5,329)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£2,140)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Newport / Casnewydd?
The median annual salary in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Newport / Casnewydd?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Newport / Casnewydd area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Newport / Casnewydd. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.