Judge salary in Cardiff
The average Judge salary in Cardiff is £86,400 per year (£5,056/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £44.31/hr).
≈ £4,220 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £35.44/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Judge in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,056 / month after tax
Hourly: £44.31/hr • Daily: £332/day
Market median for an established Judge in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £6,103 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £57.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Judge 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 Judge earning £86,400 takes home £5,056 net per month (or £1,167/week).
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Live Judge 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 Judge pay in Cardiff
How much does a Judge earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Judge salary in Cardiff is £86,400 per year (or £44.31 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Judge roles start around £69,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £112,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Judge in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Judge salary of £86,400 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,056 per month (approx. £1,167 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 Judge in Cardiff?
A mid-level Judge in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £44.31/hr (ranging from £35.44/hr for junior roles to £57.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £332 per day.
Is a Judge salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £5,056 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 19% of a Judge's take-home pay — leaving £4,096 per month in disposable income.