Labourer salary in Cardiff
The average Labourer salary in Cardiff is £21,100 per year (£1,559/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.82/hr).
≈ £1,307 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Labourer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,559 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.82/hr • Daily: £81/day
Market median for an established Labourer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,943 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Labourer 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 Labourer earning £21,100 takes home £1,559 net per month (or £360/week).
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Live Labourer 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 Labourer pay in Cardiff
How much does a Labourer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Labourer salary in Cardiff is £21,100 per year (or £10.82 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Labourer roles start around £16,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £27,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Labourer in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Labourer salary of £21,100 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,559 per month (approx. £360 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 Labourer in Cardiff?
A mid-level Labourer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.82/hr (ranging from £8.67/hr for junior roles to £14.10/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £81 per day.
Is a Labourer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £1,559 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 62% of a Labourer's take-home pay — leaving £599 per month in disposable income.
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