Average Graphic and multimedia designers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for graphic and multimedia designerss in the South East? £30,521 at the median in 2025. That compares to £31,236 nationally — a gap of 2.3% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £30,521 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,575. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so graphic and multimedia designerss sit 9.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £30,521 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,575 — 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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Graphic and multimedia designers 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 graphic and multimedia designers salary in Southampton UA?
The median graphic and multimedia designers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £30,521 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does graphic and multimedia designers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Graphic and multimedia designers in the South East earn 2.3% below the national median of £31,236. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is graphic and multimedia designers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Graphic and multimedia designers in the South East earn £30,521, which is 9.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for graphic and multimedia designerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.