Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for refuse and salvage occupationss in the South East? £26,366 at the median in 2025. That compares to £27,576 nationally — a gap of 4.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £26,366 stretches to roughly £25,548 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), refuse and salvage occupationss take home 22.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,366 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,548 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations 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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Southampton UA?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £26,366 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the South East earn 4.4% below the national median of £27,576. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Refuse and salvage occupations in the South East earn £26,366, which is 22.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.