Average Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales were paid a median of £27,483. The national equivalent stands at £26,640, putting this region 3.2% above. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,483 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,537. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s take home 18.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £27,483 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,537 — 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.
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. 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 welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £27,483 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn 3.2% above the national median of £26,640. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the Wales earn £27,483, which is 18.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.