Average Dental nurses Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median dental nurses salary in the South East reached £23,983, sitting 6.0% above the national median of £22,615. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £23,983 has an effective purchasing power closer to £23,239. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), dental nursess take home 29.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £23,983 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,239 — 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. 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 dental nurses salary in Southampton UA?
The median dental nurses salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £23,983 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does dental nurses pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Dental nurses in the South East earn 6.0% above the national median of £22,615. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is dental nurses a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Dental nurses in the South East earn £23,983, which is 29.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dental nursess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.