Monmouthshire has emerged as the top-earning region throughout Wales.

Research conducted by CV Maker shows that employees working full-time hours in Monmouthshire receive a typical weekly income of £773.50, securing the county’s position at the summit of the pay rankings for Welsh councils.

The study, which utilised Office for National Statistics information from April 2025, indicates that Monmouthshire’s typical weekly salary sits almost £70 higher than Wales’ nationwide figure of £704.

Neighbouring Newport takes second place with typical weekly remuneration of £740.10, closely pursued by Flintshire at £740, Cardiff at £736.10, and Bridgend at £719.10.

At the opposite end of the spectrum sits Merthyr Tydfil, where full-time workers earn a typical weekly wage of £619.20.

This represents a weekly disparity of £154.30 when compared to Monmouthshire, which amounts to excess annual earnings of more than £8,000.

Nicky Klaasse, chief executive of CV Maker, stated that the figures demonstrate the considerable differences in pay levels across various parts of Wales. While the UK-wide average weekly income stands at £704, there exists a striking gap of £154 between the highest and lowest-paying regions. For those seeking employment in Wales, this information offers important clues about where the greatest earning potential may be located. Individuals prepared to move or travel for work could discover improved financial prospects in locations such as Monmouthshire or Newport rather than areas like Merthyr Tydfil or Conwy.

Additional regions with modest earnings include Conwy at £624.50, Powys at £645.30, Carmarthenshire at £657.70, and Caerphilly at £659.40.

The statistics expose a pronounced east-west split in South Wales, with eastern districts including Monmouthshire and Newport providing substantially higher compensation than their western counterparts.

The figures were gathered from median gross weekly earnings for full-time staff members throughout all Welsh local authority areas.