Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
Based on 2025 data, social services managers and directorss in the Wales earned £51,651 at the median — 14.4% above the national benchmark of £45,155. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £51,651 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,390. Compared to the Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr average across all roles (£30,377), social services managers and directorss take home 70.0% more.
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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Social services managers and directors salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 70.0% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.