Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Worth noting that quantity surveyorss in the Wales earned £53,752 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £51,950 — a difference of 3.5%. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £53,752 stretches to roughly £59,724 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, quantity surveyorss earn 60.0% 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 £53,752 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,724 — 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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Quantity surveyors 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 quantity surveyors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £53,752 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the Wales earn 3.5% above the national median of £51,950. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quantity surveyors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Quantity surveyors in the Wales earn £53,752, which is 60.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.