Average Vehicle valeters and cleaners Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Wales earned a median of £24,390 during 2025, which works out to 1.9% below the UK-wide median of £24,875. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £24,390 stretches to roughly £27,100 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), vehicle valeters and cleanerss take home 27.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £24,390 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,100 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £24,390 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 valeters and cleaners pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Wales earn 1.9% below the national median of £24,875. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle valeters and cleaners a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Wales earn £24,390, which is 27.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle valeters and cleanerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.