Average Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors working in the South East could expect a median salary of £29,802 in 2025 — 2.3% below the national figure of £30,513. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £29,802 stretches to roughly £28,878 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss take home 12.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £29,802 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,878 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in Southampton UA?
The median restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £29,802 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the South East earn 2.3% below the national median of £30,513. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the South East earn £29,802, which is 12.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.