Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, managers and directors in retail and wholesales working in the South East took home a median salary of £38,276 — that's 6.3% above the national average of £36,006. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £38,276 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,089. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, managers and directors in retail and wholesales earn 13.0% 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 £38,276 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,089 — 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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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 managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Southampton UA?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £38,276 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the South East earn 6.3% above the national median of £36,006. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the South East earn £38,276, which is 13.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.