Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the South East reached £30,573, sitting 2.7% above the national median of £29,761. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £30,573 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,625. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss sit 9.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £30,573 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,625 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in Southampton UA?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £30,573 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the South East earn 2.7% above the national median of £29,761. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the South East earn £30,573, which is 9.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.