Average Quality assurance technicians Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A quality assurance technicians working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £33,919 in 2025 — 2.0% above the national figure of £33,242. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,919 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,688. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, quality assurance technicianss earn 1.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £33,919 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,688 — 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 technicians 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 technicians salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median quality assurance technicians salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £33,919 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 technicians pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance technicians in the Wales earn 2.0% above the national median of £33,242. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality assurance technicians 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 technicians in the Wales earn £33,919, which is 1.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance technicianss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.