Operations Director salary in Cardiff
The average Operations Director salary in Cardiff is £72,000 per year (£4,360/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £36.92/hr).
≈ £3,664 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £29.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Operations Director in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,360 / month after tax
Hourly: £36.92/hr • Daily: £277/day
Market median for an established Operations Director in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,404 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £48.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Operations Director 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 Operations Director earning £72,000 takes home £4,360 net per month (or £1,006/week).
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Live Operations Director 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 Operations Director pay in Cardiff
How much does a Operations Director earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Operations Director salary in Cardiff is £72,000 per year (or £36.92 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Operations Director roles start around £57,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £93,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Operations Director in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Operations Director salary of £72,000 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,360 per month (approx. £1,006 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 Operations Director in Cardiff?
A mid-level Operations Director in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £36.92/hr (ranging from £29.54/hr for junior roles to £48.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £277 per day.
Is a Operations Director salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £4,360 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 22% of a Operations Director's take-home pay — leaving £3,400 per month in disposable income.