Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earned £47,971. Compared to the UK median of £56,779, that's 15.5% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,971 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,301. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 68.6% 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn £47,971, which is 68.6% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.