Average Speech and language therapists Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a speech and language therapists in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £34,369. That's 1.8% below what speech and language therapistss earn nationally (£35,002). Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £34,369 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,188. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), speech and language therapistss take home 2.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £34,369 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,188 — 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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Speech and language therapists salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 speech and language therapists salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median speech and language therapists salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,369 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does speech and language therapists pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Speech and language therapists in the Wales earn 1.8% below the national median of £35,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is speech and language therapists a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Speech and language therapists in the Wales earn £34,369, which is 2.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for speech and language therapistss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.