Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, higher education teaching professionalss working in the South East took home a median salary of £39,131 — that's 15.8% below the national average of £46,494. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £39,131 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,918. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, higher education teaching professionalss earn 15.5% 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 £39,131 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,918 — 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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Higher education teaching 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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,131 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the South East earn 15.8% below the national median of £46,494. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is higher education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Higher education teaching professionals in the South East earn £39,131, which is 15.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.