Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
In 2025, social services managers and directorss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £51,651 — that's 14.4% above the national average 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot average across all roles (£30,055), social services managers and directorss take home 71.9% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 social services managers and directors salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 71.9% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.