Average Printing machine assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The median pay for printing machine assistantss in the Wales stood at £25,530 in 2025, placing them 13.9% below the UK-wide figure of £29,657. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £25,530 stretches to roughly £28,367 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, printing machine assistantss earn 24.0% 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 £25,530 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,367 — 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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Printing machine assistants 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 printing machine assistants salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median printing machine assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £25,530 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does printing machine assistants pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Printing machine assistants in the Wales earn 13.9% below the national median of £29,657. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is printing machine assistants a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Printing machine assistants in the Wales earn £25,530, which is 24.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for printing machine assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.