Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
A social services managers and directors working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £51,651 in 2025 — 14.4% above the national figure 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so social services managers and directorss sit 64.8% more that benchmark.
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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 64.8% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.