Average Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A information technology professionals n.e.c. working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £43,136 in 2025 — 14.5% below the national figure of £50,459. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £43,136 stretches to roughly £47,929 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, information technology professionals n.e.c.s earn 28.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £43,136 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,929 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Information technology professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median information technology professionals n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £43,136 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does information technology professionals n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 14.5% below the national median of £50,459. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is information technology professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Information technology professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £43,136, which is 28.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for information technology professionals n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.