Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £45,942 stretches to roughly £51,047 in real spending power. Compared to the Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot average across all roles (£30,055), programmers and software development professionalss take home 52.9% 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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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn £45,942, which is 52.9% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.