Average Records clerks and assistants Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that records clerks and assistantss in the South East earned £24,627 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £26,312 — a difference of 6.4%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £24,627 stretches to roughly £23,863 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, records clerks and assistantss earn 27.3% 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 £24,627 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,863 — 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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Records clerks and assistants salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average records clerks and assistants salary in Southampton UA?
The median records clerks and assistants salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £24,627 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does records clerks and assistants pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Records clerks and assistants in the South East earn 6.4% below the national median of £26,312. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is records clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Records clerks and assistants in the South East earn £24,627, which is 27.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for records clerks and assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.