Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Based on 2025 data, quality control and planning engineerss in the Wales earned £40,307 at the median — 5.2% below the national benchmark of £42,511. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,307 has an effective purchasing power closer to £44,786. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), quality control and planning engineerss take home 20.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £40,307 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,786 — 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 control and planning engineers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £40,307 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 control and planning engineers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the Wales earn 5.2% below the national median of £42,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Quality control and planning engineers in the Wales earn £40,307, which is 20.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.