Average Animal care services occupations n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earned £26,006 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £23,345 — a difference of 11.4%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £26,006 stretches to roughly £25,200 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so animal care services occupations n.e.c.s sit 23.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,006 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,200 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
Animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median animal care services occupations n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £26,006 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does animal care services occupations n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn 11.4% above the national median of £23,345. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is animal care services occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Animal care services occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn £26,006, which is 23.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for animal care services occupations n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.