Average Warehouse operatives Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median warehouse operatives salary in the Wales reached £25,655, sitting 3.5% below the national median of £26,574. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,655 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,506. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), warehouse operativess take home 23.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £25,655 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,506 — 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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Warehouse operatives 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 warehouse operatives salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median warehouse operatives salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £25,655 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does warehouse operatives pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Warehouse operatives in the Wales earn 3.5% below the national median of £26,574. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is warehouse operatives a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Warehouse operatives in the Wales earn £25,655, which is 23.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for warehouse operativess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.