Average Environmental health professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For environmental health professionalss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £38,875. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £40,044 — making this 2.9% below the norm. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £38,875 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,670. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, environmental health professionalss earn 14.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £38,875 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,670 — 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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Environmental health 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 environmental health professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median environmental health professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £38,875 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does environmental health professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Environmental health professionals in the South East earn 2.9% below the national median of £40,044. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is environmental health professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Environmental health professionals in the South East earn £38,875, which is 14.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for environmental health professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.