Average Police community support officers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, police community support officerss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £33,020 — that's 6.2% below the national average of £35,189. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £33,020 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £36,689. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, police community support officerss earn 1.7% 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 £33,020 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,689 — 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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Police community support officers 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 police community support officers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median police community support officers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £33,020 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does police community support officers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Police community support officers in the Wales earn 6.2% below the national median of £35,189. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is police community support officers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Police community support officers in the Wales earn £33,020, which is 1.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police community support officerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.