Average Production and process engineers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production and process engineers in the Wales earned £47,056. Compared to the UK median of £47,711, that's 1.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £47,056 stretches to roughly £52,284 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), production and process engineerss take home 40.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,056 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,284 — 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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Production and process engineers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production and process engineers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median production and process engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £47,056 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production and process engineers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Production and process engineers in the Wales earn 1.4% below the national median of £47,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production and process engineers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Production and process engineers in the Wales earn £47,056, which is 40.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production and process engineerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.