Average Health and safety managers and officers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a health and safety managers and officers in the South East earned a median of £51,581 during 2025, which works out to 15.8% above the UK-wide median of £44,551. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £51,581 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £49,982. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so health and safety managers and officerss sit 52.3% 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 £51,581 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,982 — 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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Health and safety managers and officers salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average health and safety managers and officers salary in Southampton UA?
The median health and safety managers and officers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £51,581 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does health and safety managers and officers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Health and safety managers and officers in the South East earn 15.8% above the national median of £44,551. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is health and safety managers and officers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Health and safety managers and officers in the South East earn £51,581, which is 52.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for health and safety managers and officerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.