Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
The median pay for sales accounts and business development managerss in the Wales stood at £52,223 in 2025, placing them 6.8% below the UK-wide figure of £56,021. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £52,223 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £58,026. The all-jobs average in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, sales accounts and business development managerss earn 66.6% 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 £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.
Sales accounts and business development managers salary across UK regions
Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Sales accounts and business development managers in the Wales earn £52,223, which is 66.6% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.