Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
The going rate for social services managers and directorss in the Wales? £51,651 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,155 nationally — a gap of 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. Compared to the Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf average across all roles (£28,454), social services managers and directorss take home 81.5% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 81.5% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.