Average Medical secretaries Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median medical secretaries salary in the Wales reached £22,783, sitting 5.4% below the national median of £24,071. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £22,783 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,314. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), medical secretariess take home 32.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £22,783 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,314 — 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.
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Medical secretaries salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average medical secretaries salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median medical secretaries salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £22,783 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical secretaries pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Medical secretaries in the Wales earn 5.4% below the national median of £24,071. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is medical secretaries a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Medical secretaries in the Wales earn £22,783, which is 32.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical secretariess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.