Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Based on 2025 data, skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss in the Wales earned £43,217 at the median — 3.5% below the national benchmark of £44,793. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £43,217 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £48,019. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss take home 28.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £43,217 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,019 — 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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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £43,217 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the Wales earn 3.5% below the national median of £44,793. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the Wales earn £43,217, which is 28.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.