Average Newspaper and periodical editors Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, newspaper and periodical editorss working in the South East took home a median salary of £37,025 — that's 11.0% below the national average of £41,583. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £37,025 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,877. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so newspaper and periodical editorss sit 9.3% 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 £37,025 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,877 — 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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Newspaper and periodical editors 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 newspaper and periodical editors salary in Southampton UA?
The median newspaper and periodical editors salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £37,025 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does newspaper and periodical editors pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Newspaper and periodical editors in the South East earn 11.0% below the national median of £41,583. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is newspaper and periodical editors a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Newspaper and periodical editors in the South East earn £37,025, which is 9.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for newspaper and periodical editorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.