Average IT operations technicians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A it operations technicians working in the South East could expect a median salary of £32,952 in 2025 — 4.9% below the national figure of £34,656. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £32,952 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,930. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so it operations technicianss sit 2.7% 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 £32,952 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,930 — 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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IT operations technicians 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 it operations technicians salary in Southampton UA?
The median it operations technicians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £32,952 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it operations technicians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
IT operations technicians in the South East earn 4.9% below the national median of £34,656. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it operations technicians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. IT operations technicians in the South East earn £32,952, which is 2.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it operations technicianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.