Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Caerphilly / Caerffili
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Caerphilly / Caerffili compares
The median pay for programmers and software development professionalss in the Wales stood at £45,942 in 2025, placing them 17.4% below the UK-wide figure of £55,587. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,942 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,047. The all-jobs average in Caerphilly / Caerffili is £28,187. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 63.0% 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 £45,942 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,047 — 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.
Programmers and software development professionals salary across UK regions
Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Caerphilly / Caerffili
Salary data is by ONS region. Caerphilly / Caerffili is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Programmers and software development professionals Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Programmers and software development professionals salary guide →Find Programmers and software jobs in Caerphilly / Caerffili
Explore roles paying around £45,942/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Caerphilly / Caerffili?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Caerphilly / Caerffili) is £45,942 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Caerphilly / Caerffili compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn 17.4% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Caerphilly / Caerffili compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Caerphilly / Caerffili is £28,187. Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn £45,942, which is 63.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Caerphilly / Caerffili. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.