Average Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the South East earned £47,773. Compared to the UK median of £47,969, that's 0.4% below. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £47,773 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,292. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, quality assurance and regulatory professionalss earn 41.0% 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 £47,773 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,292 — 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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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals 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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £47,773 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality assurance and regulatory professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the South East earn 0.4% below the national median of £47,969. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality assurance and regulatory professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the South East earn £47,773, which is 41.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance and regulatory professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.