Average Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
If you're a natural and social science professionals n.e.c. in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £44,778. That's 7.4% above what natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s earn nationally (£41,706). In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £44,778 stretches to roughly £43,390 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s sit 32.2% 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 £44,778 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,390 — 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.
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. 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 natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £44,778 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does natural and social science professionals n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn 7.4% above the national median of £41,706. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is natural and social science professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn £44,778, which is 32.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.