Average Routine inspectors and testers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
If you're a routine inspectors and testers in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £33,202. That's 2.3% below what routine inspectors and testerss earn nationally (£33,982). In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £33,202 stretches to roughly £32,172 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, routine inspectors and testerss earn 2.0% 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 £33,202 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,172 — 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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Routine inspectors and testers 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 routine inspectors and testers salary in Southampton UA?
The median routine inspectors and testers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £33,202 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does routine inspectors and testers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Routine inspectors and testers in the South East earn 2.3% below the national median of £33,982. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is routine inspectors and testers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Routine inspectors and testers in the South East earn £33,202, which is 2.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for routine inspectors and testerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.