Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Newport / Casnewydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Newport / Casnewydd compares
If you're a social services managers and directors in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £51,651. That's 14.4% above what social services managers and directorss earn nationally (£45,155). The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,651 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,390. Compared to the Newport / Casnewydd average across all roles (£32,340), social services managers and directorss take home 59.7% 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 Newport / Casnewydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Newport / Casnewydd?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Newport / Casnewydd) 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 Newport / Casnewydd 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 Newport / Casnewydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 59.7% 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 Newport / Casnewydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.