UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Tour Guide salary in Cardiff

The average Tour Guide salary in Cardiff is £22,100 per year (£1,619/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.33/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£17,700 / year

≈ £1,355 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £9.08/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Tour Guide in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£22,100 / year

≈ £1,619 / month after tax

Hourly: £11.33/hr • Daily: £85/day

Market median for an established Tour Guide in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£28,700 / year

≈ £2,015 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £14.72/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Tour Guide 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 Tour Guide earning £22,100 takes home £1,619 net per month (or £374/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £1,619
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Cardiff £960 (59% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £659 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Tour Guide pay in Cardiff

How much does a Tour Guide earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?

The average Tour Guide salary in Cardiff is £22,100 per year (or £11.33 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Tour Guide roles start around £17,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,700 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Tour Guide in Cardiff after UK tax?

On a median Tour Guide salary of £22,100 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,619 per month (approx. £374 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 Tour Guide in Cardiff?

A mid-level Tour Guide in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.33/hr (ranging from £9.08/hr for junior roles to £14.72/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £85 per day.

Is a Tour Guide salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?

With a net monthly income of £1,619 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 59% of a Tour Guide's take-home pay — leaving £659 per month in disposable income.

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