Average Metal making and treating process operatives Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a metal making and treating process operatives in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £37,233. That's 16.7% above what metal making and treating process operativess earn nationally (£31,893). The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,233 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,370. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, metal making and treating process operativess earn 10.8% 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 £37,233 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,370 — 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.
Metal making and treating process operatives salary across UK regions
Metal making and treating process operatives salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal making and treating process operatives salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median metal making and treating process operatives salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £37,233 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal making and treating process operatives pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Metal making and treating process operatives in the Wales earn 16.7% above the national median of £31,893. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal making and treating process operatives a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Metal making and treating process operatives in the Wales earn £37,233, which is 10.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal making and treating process operativess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.