Average Construction project managers and related professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, construction project managers and related professionalss working in the South East took home a median salary of £36,909 — that's 19.1% below the national average of £45,613. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £36,909 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,765. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so construction project managers and related professionalss sit 8.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £36,909 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,765 — 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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Construction project managers and related professionals 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 construction project managers and related professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median construction project managers and related professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £36,909 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction project managers and related professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Construction project managers and related professionals in the South East earn 19.1% below the national median of £45,613. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction project managers and related professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Construction project managers and related professionals in the South East earn £36,909, which is 8.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction project managers and related professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.