Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earned £45,462. Compared to the UK median of £40,363, that's 12.6% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £45,462 stretches to roughly £50,513 in real spending power. Compared to the Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent average across all roles (£26,241), special needs education teaching professionalss take home 73.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,462 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,513 — 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.
Special needs education teaching professionals salary across UK regions
Special needs education teaching professionals salary in areas near Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
Salary data is by ONS region. Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent 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 special needs education teaching professionals salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent) is £45,462 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does special needs education teaching professionals pay in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compare to the UK average?
Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn 12.6% above the national median of £40,363. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is special needs education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £45,462, which is 73.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for special needs education teaching professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.