Average Specialist nurses Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Worth noting that specialist nursess in the Wales earned £39,155 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £41,095 — a difference of 4.7%. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £39,155 stretches to roughly £43,506 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 16.5% 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 £39,155 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,506 — 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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Specialist nurses salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median specialist nurses salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £39,155 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does specialist nurses pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the Wales earn 4.7% below the national median of £41,095. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Specialist nurses in the Wales earn £39,155, which is 16.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.