Average Call and contact centre occupations Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a call and contact centre occupations in the South East earned a median of £25,626 during 2025, which works out to 0.7% above the UK-wide median of £25,440. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £25,626 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £24,831. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so call and contact centre occupationss sit 24.4% 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 £25,626 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,831 — 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.
Call and contact centre occupations salary across UK regions
Call and contact centre occupations 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 call and contact centre occupations salary in Southampton UA?
The median call and contact centre occupations salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £25,626 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does call and contact centre occupations pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Call and contact centre occupations in the South East earn 0.7% above the national median of £25,440. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is call and contact centre occupations a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Call and contact centre occupations in the South East earn £25,626, which is 24.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for call and contact centre occupationss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.