Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
The median pay for secondary education teaching professionalss in the Wales stood at £48,006 in 2025, placing them 8.5% above the UK-wide figure of £44,246. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £48,006 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,340. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377, so secondary education teaching professionalss sit 58.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £48,006 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,340 — 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.
Secondary education teaching professionals salary across UK regions
Secondary education teaching professionals salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr 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 secondary education teaching professionals salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £48,006 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn 8.5% above the national median of £44,246. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is secondary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Secondary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £48,006, which is 58.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.