Average Physiotherapists Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
For physiotherapistss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,548. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £37,917 — making this 3.6% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £36,548 stretches to roughly £40,609 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, physiotherapistss earn 8.8% 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 £36,548 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,609 — 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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Physiotherapists 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 physiotherapists salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median physiotherapists salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,548 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does physiotherapists pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Physiotherapists in the Wales earn 3.6% below the national median of £37,917. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is physiotherapists a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Physiotherapists in the Wales earn £36,548, which is 8.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for physiotherapistss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.