Average Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £28,366 in 2025 — 6.7% below the national figure of £30,396. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £28,366 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,518. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorss take home 15.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £28,366 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,518 — 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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Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £28,366 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators in the Wales earn 6.7% below the national median of £30,396. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators in the Wales earn £28,366, which is 15.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.