Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, metal working production and maintenance fitterss in the Wales were paid a median of £36,127. The national equivalent stands at £40,002, putting this region 9.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £36,127 stretches to roughly £40,141 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, metal working production and maintenance fitterss earn 7.5% 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 £36,127 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,141 — 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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Metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,127 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 production and maintenance fitters pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the Wales earn 9.7% below the national median of £40,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 production and maintenance fitters in the Wales earn £36,127, which is 7.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.