Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Based on 2025 data, book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss in the South East earned £27,031 at the median — 2.6% below the national benchmark of £27,743. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £27,031 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,193. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss take home 20.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £27,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,193 — 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Southampton UA?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £27,031 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the South East earn 2.6% below the national median of £27,743. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the South East earn £27,031, which is 20.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.