Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, programmers and software development professionalss in the Wales were paid a median of £45,942. The national equivalent stands at £55,587, putting this region 17.4% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £45,942 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,047. Compared to the Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin average across all roles (£29,835), programmers and software development professionalss take home 54.0% more.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin) 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 Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin 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 Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin is £29,835. Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn £45,942, which is 54.0% 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 Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.