Average Routine inspectors and testers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical routine inspectors and testers in the Wales earned £29,550. Compared to the UK median of £33,982, that's 13.0% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £29,550 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,833. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, routine inspectors and testerss earn 12.1% less 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 £29,550 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,833 — 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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Routine inspectors and testers salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average routine inspectors and testers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median routine inspectors and testers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £29,550 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does routine inspectors and testers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Routine inspectors and testers in the Wales earn 13.0% below the national median of £33,982. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is routine inspectors and testers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Routine inspectors and testers in the Wales earn £29,550, which is 12.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for routine inspectors and testerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.