Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earned a median of £85,122 during 2025, which works out to 5.4% below the UK-wide median of £90,000. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £85,122 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £82,483. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 151.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £85,122 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £82,483 — 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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Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Southampton UA?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £85,122 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does marketing, sales and advertising directors pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earn 5.4% below the national median of £90,000. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is marketing, sales and advertising directors a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earn £85,122, which is 151.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.