Average Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, quality assurance and regulatory professionalss in the Wales were paid a median of £41,117. The national equivalent stands at £47,969, putting this region 14.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £41,117 stretches to roughly £45,686 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so quality assurance and regulatory professionalss sit 22.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £41,117 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,686 — 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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Quality assurance and regulatory 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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £41,117 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality assurance and regulatory professionals pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the Wales earn 14.3% below the national median of £47,969. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality assurance and regulatory professionals a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the Wales earn £41,117, which is 22.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance and regulatory professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.