Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that business and related research professionalss in the South East earned £41,663 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £39,941 — a difference of 4.3%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £41,663 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,371. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so business and related research professionalss sit 23.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £41,663 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,371 — 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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Business and related research professionals 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business and related research professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £41,663 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the South East earn 4.3% above the national median of £39,941. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is business and related research professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Business and related research professionals in the South East earn £41,663, which is 23.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.