Average Chartered and certified accountants Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For chartered and certified accountantss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £52,294. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,538 — making this 14.8% above the norm. This is particularly notable in a profession that remains essential across every sector of the economy. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £52,294 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,672. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), chartered and certified accountantss take home 54.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £52,294 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,672 — 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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Chartered and certified accountants 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 chartered and certified accountants salary in Southampton UA?
The median chartered and certified accountants salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £52,294 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chartered and certified accountants pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Chartered and certified accountants in the South East earn 14.8% above the national median of £45,538. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is chartered and certified accountants a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Chartered and certified accountants in the South East earn £52,294, which is 54.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chartered and certified accountantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.