Pastry Chef salary in Cardiff
The average Pastry Chef salary in Cardiff is £25,900 per year (£1,847/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.28/hr).
≈ £1,535 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £10.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Pastry Chef in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,847 / month after tax
Hourly: £13.28/hr • Daily: £100/day
Market median for an established Pastry Chef in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,315 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.28/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef earning £25,900 takes home £1,847 net per month (or £426/week).
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Live Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef pay in Cardiff
How much does a Pastry Chef earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Pastry Chef salary in Cardiff is £25,900 per year (or £13.28 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Pastry Chef roles start around £20,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £33,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Pastry Chef in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Pastry Chef salary of £25,900 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,847 per month (approx. £426 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 Pastry Chef in Cardiff?
A mid-level Pastry Chef in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.28/hr (ranging from £10.62/hr for junior roles to £17.28/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £100 per day.
Is a Pastry Chef salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £1,847 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 52% of a Pastry Chef's take-home pay — leaving £887 per month in disposable income.
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