Heating Engineer salary in Cardiff
The average Heating Engineer salary in Cardiff is £34,600 per year (£2,369/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.74/hr).
≈ £1,949 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Heating Engineer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,369 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.74/hr • Daily: £133/day
Market median for an established Heating Engineer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,987 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £23.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Heating 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 Heating Engineer earning £34,600 takes home £2,369 net per month (or £547/week).
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Live Heating Engineer 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 Heating Engineer pay in Cardiff
How much does a Heating Engineer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Heating Engineer salary in Cardiff is £34,600 per year (or £17.74 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Heating Engineer roles start around £27,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £44,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Heating Engineer in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Heating Engineer salary of £34,600 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,369 per month (approx. £547 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 Heating Engineer in Cardiff?
A mid-level Heating Engineer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.74/hr (ranging from £14.15/hr for junior roles to £23.03/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £133 per day.
Is a Heating Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,369 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 41% of a Heating Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,409 per month in disposable income.
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