Average Salaries in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,878
Southampton UA
All-Jobs Mean
£38,865
Southampton UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Southampton UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£61,513 (181.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£51,244 (151.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£44,933 (132.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£42,837 (126.4% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£42,633 (125.8% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£35,313 (104.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£34,024 (100.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£33,499 (98.9% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£29,411 (86.8% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£27,003 (79.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Southampton UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£30,446 (89.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£23,152 (68.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£22,592 (66.7% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£21,808 (64.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£21,494 (63.4% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£19,788 (58.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£18,632 (55.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£17,477 (51.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£17,373 (51.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£16,656 (49.2% below) |
Compare Southampton UA with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£3,185)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (£229)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£511)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£7,693)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£3,094)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Southampton UA?
The median annual salary in Southampton UA is £33,878, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Southampton UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Southampton UA area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Southampton UA. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.