Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for purchasing managers and directorss in the South East? £54,694 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,779 nationally — a gap of 3.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £54,694 stretches to roughly £52,998 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 61.4% more 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 £54,694 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,998 — 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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Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Southampton UA?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £54,694 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does purchasing managers and directors pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn 3.7% below the national median of £56,779. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 61.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.