Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, primary education teaching professionalss in the Wales were paid a median of £46,291. The national equivalent stands at £42,031, putting this region 10.1% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,291 stretches to roughly £51,434 in real spending power. Compared to the Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful average across all roles (£27,843), primary education teaching professionalss take home 66.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average primary education teaching professionals salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £46,291, which is 66.3% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.