Average National government administrative occupations Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Worth noting that national government administrative occupationss in the Wales earned £30,238 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £31,363 — a difference of 3.6%. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £30,238 stretches to roughly £33,598 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, national government administrative occupationss earn 10.0% less 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 £30,238 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,598 — 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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National government administrative occupations salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average national government administrative occupations salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £30,238 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the Wales earn 3.6% below the national median of £31,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is national government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. National government administrative occupations in the Wales earn £30,238, which is 10.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.