Gas Engineer salary in Cardiff
The average Gas Engineer salary in Cardiff is £36,500 per year (£2,483/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.72/hr).
≈ £2,045 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.97/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Gas Engineer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,483 / month after tax
Hourly: £18.72/hr • Daily: £140/day
Market median for an established Gas Engineer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,137 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.31/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Gas Engineer 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 Gas Engineer earning £36,500 takes home £2,483 net per month (or £573/week).
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Frequently asked questions about Gas Engineer pay in Cardiff
How much does a Gas Engineer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Gas Engineer salary in Cardiff is £36,500 per year (or £18.72 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Gas Engineer roles start around £29,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £47,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Gas Engineer in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Gas Engineer salary of £36,500 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,483 per month (approx. £573 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 Gas Engineer in Cardiff?
A mid-level Gas Engineer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.72/hr (ranging from £14.97/hr for junior roles to £24.31/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £140 per day.
Is a Gas Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,483 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 39% of a Gas Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,523 per month in disposable income.
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