Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £46,768 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,964. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), police officers (sergeant and below)s take home 39.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,768 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,964 — 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 officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £46,768 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is police officers (sergeant and below) a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the Wales earn £46,768, which is 39.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.