Average Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, pensions and insurance clerks and assistantss in the Wales were paid a median of £28,285. The national equivalent stands at £29,329, putting this region 3.6% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,285 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,428. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, pensions and insurance clerks and assistantss earn 15.8% 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 £28,285 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,428 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pensions and insurance clerks and assistants salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median pensions and insurance clerks and assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £28,285 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pensions and insurance clerks and assistants pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants in the Wales earn 3.6% below the national median of £29,329. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is pensions and insurance clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants in the Wales earn £28,285, which is 15.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pensions and insurance clerks and assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.