Average Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the Wales reached £35,476, sitting 2.6% below the national median of £36,408. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £35,476 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,418. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s take home 5.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £35,476 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,418 — 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.
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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 mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £35,476 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 2.6% below the national median of £36,408. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mobile machine drivers and operatives 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. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £35,476, which is 5.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.