Average Welding trades Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Worth noting that welding tradess in the Wales earned £36,339 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £34,742 — a difference of 4.6%. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £36,339 stretches to roughly £40,377 in real spending power. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), welding tradess take home 8.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £36,339 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,377 — 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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Welding trades 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 welding trades salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median welding trades salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £36,339 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welding trades pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Welding trades in the Wales earn 4.6% above the national median of £34,742. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is welding trades a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Welding trades in the Wales earn £36,339, which is 8.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welding tradess cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.