Average Design occupations n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A design occupations n.e.c. working in the South East could expect a median salary of £37,366 in 2025 — 0.9% above the national figure of £37,017. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £37,366 stretches to roughly £36,207 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so design occupations n.e.c.s sit 10.3% 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 £37,366 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,207 — 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.
Design occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Design occupations n.e.c. 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 design occupations n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median design occupations n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £37,366 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does design occupations n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Design occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn 0.9% above the national median of £37,017. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is design occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Design occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn £37,366, which is 10.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for design occupations n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.