Average Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
For residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietorss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £44,143. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £40,661 — making this 8.6% above the norm. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £44,143 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £49,048. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietorss sit 31.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £44,143 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,048 — 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 residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £44,143 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors in the Wales earn 8.6% above the national median of £40,661. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors in the Wales earn £44,143, which is 31.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.