Average Production and process engineers Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe 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. The all-jobs average in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, production and process engineerss earn 50.1% more 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 £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 Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production and process engineers salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median production and process engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Production and process engineers in the Wales earn £47,056, which is 50.1% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.