Average Public services associate professionals Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, public services associate professionalss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £39,559 — that's 2.9% above the national average of £38,454. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £39,559 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £43,954. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so public services associate professionalss sit 17.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £39,559 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,954 — 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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Public services associate professionals salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 public services associate professionals salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median public services associate professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £39,559 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public services associate professionals pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Public services associate professionals in the Wales earn 2.9% above the national median of £38,454. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is public services associate professionals a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Public services associate professionals in the Wales earn £39,559, which is 17.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public services associate professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.