Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A postal workers, mail sorters and messengers working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £27,960 in 2025 — 6.1% below the national figure of £29,761. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £27,960 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,067. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss take home 16.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £27,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,067 — 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 postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,960 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the Wales earn 6.1% below the national median of £29,761. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the Wales earn £27,960, which is 16.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.