Average IT user support technicians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it user support technicians salary in the South East reached £34,736, sitting 1.2% above the national median of £34,314. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £34,736 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,659. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, it user support technicianss earn 2.5% 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 £34,736 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,659 — 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 user support 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 user support technicians salary in Southampton UA?
The median it user support technicians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £34,736 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 user support technicians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
IT user support technicians in the South East earn 1.2% above the national median of £34,314. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it user support 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 user support technicians in the South East earn £34,736, which is 2.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it user support technicianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.