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Average Chefs Salary in Southampton UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£27,113

+£582 (2.2% above) vs UK average

UK median: £26,531 · Hourly: £14.25

South East vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£23,042South East£27,113London£30,928

Mean annual: £26,461 · Jobs in region: 24

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How Southampton UA compares

vs UK average for chefss +£582 (2.2% above)

vs Southampton UA all-jobs average -£6,765 (20.0% below)

In 2025, chefss working in the South East took home a median salary of £27,113 — that's 2.2% above the national average of £26,531. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £27,113 has an effective purchasing power closer to £26,272. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, chefss earn 20.0% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £27,113 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,272 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average chefs salary in Southampton UA?

The median chefs salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £27,113 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does chefs pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?

Chefs in the South East earn 2.2% above the national median of £26,531. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is chefs a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Chefs in the South East earn £27,113, which is 20.0% below the local average across all occupations.