Average Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The going rate for restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss in the Wales? £28,899 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,513 nationally — a gap of 5.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £28,899 stretches to roughly £32,110 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss sit 14.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £28,899 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,110 — 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 restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £28,899 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the Wales earn 5.3% below the national median of £30,513. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is restaurant and catering establishment 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. Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the Wales earn £28,899, which is 14.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.