Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
Worth noting that special needs education teaching professionalss in the Wales earned £45,462 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £40,363 — a difference of 12.6%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055, so special needs education teaching professionalss sit 51.3% more that benchmark.
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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £45,462, which is 51.3% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.