Average Actuaries, economists and statisticians Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median actuaries, economists and statisticians salary in the Wales reached £41,924, sitting 18.6% below the national median of £51,520. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £41,924 stretches to roughly £46,582 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, actuaries, economists and statisticianss earn 24.8% 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 £41,924 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,582 — 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 actuaries, economists and statisticians salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median actuaries, economists and statisticians salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £41,924 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does actuaries, economists and statisticians pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Actuaries, economists and statisticians in the Wales earn 18.6% below the national median of £51,520. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is actuaries, economists and statisticians a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Actuaries, economists and statisticians in the Wales earn £41,924, which is 24.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for actuaries, economists and statisticianss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.