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Average Printers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd

ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Wales region

£26,970

-£4,397 (14.0% below) vs UK average

UK median: £31,367 · Hourly: £17.87

Wales vs all UK regions

West Midlands£23,127Wales£26,970Yorkshire and The Humber£32,949

Mean annual: £29,095 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares

vs UK average for printerss -£4,397 (14.0% below)

vs Cardiff / Caerdydd all-jobs average -£6,629 (19.7% below)

Looking at 2025 salary data, printerss in the Wales were paid a median of £26,970. The national equivalent stands at £31,367, putting this region 14.0% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £26,970 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,967. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), printerss take home 19.7% less.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £26,970 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,967 — 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 printers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?

The median printers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £26,970 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does printers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?

Printers in the Wales earn 14.0% below the national median of £31,367. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is printers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Printers in the Wales earn £26,970, which is 19.7% below the local average across all occupations.