Average Buyers and procurement officers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that buyers and procurement officerss in the South East earned £33,652 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £36,230 — a difference of 7.1%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £33,652 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,609. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so buyers and procurement officerss sit 0.7% 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 £33,652 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,609 — 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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Buyers and procurement officers salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average buyers and procurement officers salary in Southampton UA?
The median buyers and procurement officers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £33,652 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does buyers and procurement officers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Buyers and procurement officers in the South East earn 7.1% below the national median of £36,230. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is buyers and procurement officers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Buyers and procurement officers in the South East earn £33,652, which is 0.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for buyers and procurement officerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.