Average Transport and distribution clerks and assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a transport and distribution clerks and assistants in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £34,762. That's 8.4% above what transport and distribution clerks and assistantss earn nationally (£32,060). The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,762 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,624. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), transport and distribution clerks and assistantss take home 3.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £34,762 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,624 — 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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Transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £34,762 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does transport and distribution clerks and assistants pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants in the Wales earn 8.4% above the national median of £32,060. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is transport and distribution clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Transport and distribution clerks and assistants in the Wales earn £34,762, which is 3.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for transport and distribution clerks and assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.