Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a sales accounts and business development managers in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £52,223. That's 6.8% below what sales accounts and business development managerss earn nationally (£56,021). In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £52,223 stretches to roughly £58,026 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), sales accounts and business development managerss take home 55.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £52,223 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,026 — 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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Sales accounts and business development managers 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 sales accounts and business development managers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £52,223 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the Wales earn 6.8% below the national median of £56,021. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Sales accounts and business development managers in the Wales earn £52,223, which is 55.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.