Average Primary 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 primary education teaching professionalss in the Wales stood at £46,291 in 2025, placing them 10.1% above the UK-wide figure of £42,031. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £46,291 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,434. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377, so primary education teaching professionalss sit 52.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,291 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,434 — 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.
Primary education teaching professionals salary across UK regions
Primary 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £46,291 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn 10.1% above the national median of £42,031. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is primary 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. Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £46,291, which is 52.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary 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.