Average National government administrative occupations Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, national government administrative occupationss in the South East were paid a median of £36,296. The national equivalent stands at £31,363, putting this region 15.7% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £36,296 stretches to roughly £35,171 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), national government administrative occupationss take home 7.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £36,296 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,171 — 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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National 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 national government administrative occupations salary in Southampton UA?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £36,296 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the South East earn 15.7% above the national median of £31,363. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is national 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. National government administrative occupations in the South East earn £36,296, which is 7.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.