Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a care workers and home carers in the South East earned a median of £22,584 during 2025, which works out to 5.1% above the UK-wide median of £21,487. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £22,584 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,884. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), care workers and home carerss take home 33.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £22,584 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,884 — 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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Care workers and home carers 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 care workers and home carers salary in Southampton UA?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £22,584 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the South East earn 5.1% above the national median of £21,487. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Care workers and home carers in the South East earn £22,584, which is 33.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.