Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical social services managers and directors in the Wales earned £51,651. Compared to the UK median of £45,155, that's 14.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £51,651 stretches to roughly £57,390 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241, so social services managers and directorss sit 96.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £51,651 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,390 — 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 social services managers and directors salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent) is £51,651 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social services managers and directors pay in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compare to the UK average?
Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn 14.4% above the national median of £45,155. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is social services managers and directors a well-paid job in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 96.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social services managers and directorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.