Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
For purchasing managers and directorss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £47,971. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,779 — making this 15.5% below the norm. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £47,971 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,301. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 42.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,971 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,301 — 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.
Purchasing managers and directors salary across UK regions
Purchasing managers and directors 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 purchasing managers and directors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £47,971 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does purchasing managers and directors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn 15.5% below the national median of £56,779. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn £47,971, which is 42.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.