Average Child and early years officers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that child and early years officerss in the South East earned £28,566 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £29,347 — a difference of 2.7%. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £28,566 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,680. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so child and early years officerss sit 15.7% 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 £28,566 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,680 — 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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Child and early years officers 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 child and early years officers salary in Southampton UA?
The median child and early years officers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £28,566 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does child and early years officers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Child and early years officers in the South East earn 2.7% below the national median of £29,347. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is child and early years officers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Child and early years officers in the South East earn £28,566, which is 15.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for child and early years officerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.