Average Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorss working in the South East took home a median salary of £32,538 — that's 7.0% above the national average of £30,396. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £32,538 stretches to roughly £31,529 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorss earn 4.0% less 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 £32,538 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,529 — 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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Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators 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 photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salary in Southampton UA?
The median photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £32,538 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators in the South East earn 7.0% above the national median of £30,396. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators in the South East earn £32,538, which is 4.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.