Average Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the Wales earned a median of £31,801 during 2025, which works out to 13.0% below the UK-wide median of £36,560. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £31,801 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,334. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss earn 5.4% less 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 £31,801 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,334 — 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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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £31,801 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the Wales earn 13.0% below the national median of £36,560. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the Wales earn £31,801, which is 5.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.