Average Salary in Vale of Glamorgan (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£31,410
Vale of Glamorgan · 2025
-5.8% vs UK average
Vale of Glamorgan Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Vale of Glamorgan | £31,410 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -5.8% (£1,934 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £31,410 per year, median salaries in Vale of Glamorgan sit somewhat below the UK average of £33,344. This is common in areas with a strong presence of retail, hospitality, or agricultural employment.
It is worth noting that lower wages in an area often correlate with lower costs of living, meaning the real purchasing power of a salary can be higher than the raw figures suggest.
Salary data is sourced from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which surveys approximately 1% of employee jobs drawn from HMRC PAYE records. The figures represent workplace-based earnings — the pay received by those working in Vale of Glamorgan, regardless of where they live.