Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
If you're a cleaners and domestics in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £12,384. That's 4.5% above what cleaners and domesticss earn nationally (£11,852). In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £12,384 stretches to roughly £12,000 in real spending power. Compared to the Portsmouth UA average across all roles (£33,015), cleaners and domesticss take home 62.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £12,384 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,000 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Portsmouth 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 cleaners and domestics salary in Portsmouth UA?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) is £12,384 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Portsmouth UA compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn 4.5% above the national median of £11,852. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn £12,384, which is 62.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.