Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
Based on 2025 data, primary education teaching professionalss in the Wales earned £46,291 at the median — 10.1% above the national benchmark of £42,031. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,291 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,434. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), primary education teaching professionalss take home 47.7% 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 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £46,291, which is 47.7% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.