Average Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East stood at £35,958 in 2025, placing them 13.5% below the UK-wide figure of £41,592. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £35,958 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,843. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s sit 6.1% 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 £35,958 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,843 — 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.
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Protective service associate 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 protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £35,958 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does protective service associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn 13.5% below the national median of £41,592. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is protective service associate 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. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn £35,958, which is 6.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.