Average Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a fire service officers (watch manager and below) in the South East earned a median of £39,753 during 2025, which works out to 2.5% below the UK-wide median of £40,775. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £39,753 stretches to roughly £38,520 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s earn 17.3% 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 £39,753 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,520 — 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.
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary across UK regions
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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 fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in Southampton UA?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,753 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fire service officers (watch manager and below) pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the South East earn 2.5% below the national median of £40,775. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is fire service officers (watch manager and below) a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the South East earn £39,753, which is 17.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fire service officers (watch manager and below)s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.