Dietitian salary in Cardiff
The average Dietitian salary in Cardiff is £31,700 per year (£2,195/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £16.26/hr).
≈ £1,811 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.97/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Dietitian in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,195 / month after tax
Hourly: £16.26/hr • Daily: £122/day
Market median for an established Dietitian in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,765 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £21.13/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Dietitian specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Dietitian earning £31,700 takes home £2,195 net per month (or £507/week).
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Live Dietitian jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Dietitian pay in Cardiff
How much does a Dietitian earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Dietitian salary in Cardiff is £31,700 per year (or £16.26 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Dietitian roles start around £25,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £41,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Dietitian in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Dietitian salary of £31,700 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,195 per month (approx. £507 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Dietitian in Cardiff?
A mid-level Dietitian in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £16.26/hr (ranging from £12.97/hr for junior roles to £21.13/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £122 per day.
Is a Dietitian salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,195 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 44% of a Dietitian's take-home pay — leaving £1,235 per month in disposable income.
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