Average Production and process engineers Salary in Newport / Casnewydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Newport / Casnewydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median production and process engineers salary in the Wales reached £47,056, sitting 1.4% below the national median of £47,711. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340, so production and process engineerss sit 45.5% more that benchmark.
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 Newport / Casnewydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Newport / Casnewydd 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 production and process engineers salary in Newport / Casnewydd?
The median production and process engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Newport / Casnewydd) 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 Newport / Casnewydd 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 Newport / Casnewydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340. Production and process engineers in the Wales earn £47,056, which is 45.5% 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 Newport / Casnewydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.