Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
A primary education teaching professionals working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £46,291 in 2025 — 10.1% above the national figure 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 Torfaen / Torfaen average across all roles (£31,105), primary education teaching professionalss take home 48.8% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average primary education teaching professionals salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Primary education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £46,291, which is 48.8% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.