Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
The going rate for special needs education teaching professionalss in the Wales? £45,462 at the median in 2025. That compares to £40,363 nationally — a gap of 12.6% above. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,462 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,513. Compared to the Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr average across all roles (£30,377), special needs education teaching professionalss take home 49.7% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £45,462, which is 49.7% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.