Average Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The going rate for natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales? £34,830 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,706 nationally — a gap of 16.5% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,830 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,700. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s earn 3.7% 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 £34,830 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,700 — 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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Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,830 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does natural and social science professionals n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 16.5% below the national median of £41,706. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is natural and social science professionals 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. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £34,830, which is 3.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.