Average Interior designers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that interior designerss in the South East earned £30,243 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £34,962 — a difference of 13.5%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £30,243 stretches to roughly £29,305 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so interior designerss sit 10.7% 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 £30,243 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,305 — 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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Interior 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 interior designers salary in Southampton UA?
The median interior designers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £30,243 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does interior designers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Interior designers in the South East earn 13.5% below the national median of £34,962. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is interior designers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Interior designers in the South East earn £30,243, which is 10.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for interior designerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.