Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales reached £46,291, sitting 10.1% above the national median 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. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), primary education teaching professionalss take home 37.8% more.
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.
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Primary education teaching professionals 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £46,291, which is 37.8% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.