Average Metal working machine operatives Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median metal working machine operatives salary in the Wales reached £31,546, sitting 0.6% above the national median of £31,344. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £31,546 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £35,051. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so metal working machine operativess sit 6.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £31,546 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,051 — 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 working machine operatives salary across UK regions
Metal working machine 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 working machine operatives salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median metal working machine operatives salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £31,546 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 working machine operatives pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Metal working machine operatives in the Wales earn 0.6% above the national median of £31,344. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal working machine 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 working machine operatives in the Wales earn £31,546, which is 6.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working machine operativess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.