Average Sewing machinists Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a sewing machinists in the Wales earned a median of £24,141 during 2025, which works out to 6.0% above the UK-wide median of £22,767. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £24,141 stretches to roughly £26,823 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), sewing machinistss take home 28.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £24,141 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,823 — 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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Sewing machinists 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 sewing machinists salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median sewing machinists salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £24,141 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sewing machinists pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Sewing machinists in the Wales earn 6.0% above the national median of £22,767. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sewing machinists a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Sewing machinists in the Wales earn £24,141, which is 28.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sewing machinistss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.