Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
For social services managers and directorss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £51,651. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,155 — making this 14.4% above the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, social services managers and directorss earn 53.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 53.7% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.