Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
In practical terms, a special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earned a median of £45,462 during 2025, which works out to 12.6% above the UK-wide median of £40,363. 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. The all-jobs average in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, special needs education teaching professionalss earn 45.0% 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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Special needs education teaching professionals salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average special needs education teaching professionals salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Special needs education teaching professionals in the Wales earn £45,462, which is 45.0% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.