Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The median pay for refuse and salvage occupationss in the Wales stood at £29,173 in 2025, placing them 5.8% above the UK-wide figure of £27,576. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £29,173 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,414. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), refuse and salvage occupationss take home 13.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £29,173 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,414 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations 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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £29,173 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the Wales earn 5.8% above the national median of £27,576. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Refuse and salvage occupations in the Wales earn £29,173, which is 13.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.