Average Salaries in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£31,348
Swansea / Abertawe
All-Jobs Mean
£35,573
Swansea / Abertawe
Highest Paid Jobs in Swansea / Abertawe
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£54,804 (174.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£44,771 (142.8% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£22,576 (72.0% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£22,404 (71.5% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£20,875 (66.6% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£20,303 (64.8% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£18,479 (58.9% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£17,461 (55.7% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£16,658 (53.1% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£16,623 (53.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Swansea / Abertawe
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£20,944 (66.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£20,861 (66.5% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£18,882 (60.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£16,780 (53.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£14,136 (45.1% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£13,631 (43.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£13,346 (42.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£12,946 (41.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£12,011 (38.3% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£11,158 (35.6% below) |
Compare Swansea / Abertawe with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (£1,481)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£6,131)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£4,387)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£4,337)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£3,132)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median annual salary in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Swansea / Abertawe?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Swansea / Abertawe area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.