Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
Worth noting that social services managers and directorss in the Wales earned £51,651 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £45,155 — a difference of 14.4%. 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 Torfaen / Torfaen average across all roles (£31,105), social services managers and directorss take home 66.1% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Social services managers and directors in the Wales earn £51,651, which is 66.1% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.