Average Office managers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, office managerss in the Wales were paid a median of £36,157. The national equivalent stands at £35,000, putting this region 3.3% above. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,157 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,174. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, office managerss earn 7.6% 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 £36,157 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,174 — 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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Office managers 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 office managers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median office managers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,157 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does office managers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Office managers in the Wales earn 3.3% above the national median of £35,000. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is office managers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Office managers in the Wales earn £36,157, which is 7.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for office managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.