Average Road construction operatives Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a road construction operatives in the Wales earned a median of £36,060 during 2025, which works out to 5.9% below the UK-wide median of £38,315. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,060 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,067. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, road construction operativess earn 7.3% 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 £36,060 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,067 — 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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Road construction operatives 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 road construction operatives salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median road construction operatives salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,060 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road construction operatives pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Road construction operatives in the Wales earn 5.9% below the national median of £38,315. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is road construction operatives a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Road construction operatives in the Wales earn £36,060, which is 7.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road construction operativess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.