Average Youth and community workers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a youth and community workers in the Wales earned a median of £30,564 during 2025, which works out to 10.3% above the UK-wide median of £27,711. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £30,564 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,960. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, youth and community workerss earn 9.0% 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 £30,564 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,960 — 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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Youth and community workers 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 youth and community workers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median youth and community workers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £30,564 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does youth and community workers pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Youth and community workers in the Wales earn 10.3% above the national median of £27,711. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is youth and community workers a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Youth and community workers in the Wales earn £30,564, which is 9.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for youth and community workerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.