Average Records clerks and assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a records clerks and assistants in the Wales earned a median of £27,104 during 2025, which works out to 3.0% above the UK-wide median of £26,312. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £27,104 stretches to roughly £30,116 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so records clerks and assistantss sit 19.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £27,104 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,116 — 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 records clerks and assistants salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median records clerks and assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,104 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does records clerks and assistants pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Records clerks and assistants in the Wales earn 3.0% above the national median of £26,312. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is records clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Records clerks and assistants in the Wales earn £27,104, which is 19.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for records clerks and assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.