Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful 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. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £45,462 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,513. The all-jobs average in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. By comparison, special needs education teaching professionalss earn 63.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average special needs education teaching professionals salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £45,462, which is 63.3% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.