Average Local government administrative occupations Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical local government administrative occupations in the South East earned £28,529. Compared to the UK median of £27,642, that's 3.2% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £28,529 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,644. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, local government administrative occupationss earn 15.8% less 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 £28,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,644 — 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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Local government administrative occupations 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 local government administrative occupations salary in Southampton UA?
The median local government administrative occupations salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £28,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does local government administrative occupations pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Local government administrative occupations in the South East earn 3.2% above the national median of £27,642. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is local government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Local government administrative occupations in the South East earn £28,529, which is 15.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for local government administrative occupationss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.