Average Large goods vehicle drivers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, large goods vehicle driverss working in the South East took home a median salary of £39,535 — that's 1.0% above the national average of £39,141. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £39,535 stretches to roughly £38,309 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), large goods vehicle driverss take home 16.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £39,535 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,309 — 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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Large goods vehicle drivers 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 large goods vehicle drivers salary in Southampton UA?
The median large goods vehicle drivers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,535 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does large goods vehicle drivers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Large goods vehicle drivers in the South East earn 1.0% above the national median of £39,141. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is large goods vehicle drivers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Large goods vehicle drivers in the South East earn £39,535, which is 16.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for large goods vehicle driverss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.