Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
A sales accounts and business development managers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £60,881 in 2025 — 8.7% above the national figure of £56,021. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £60,881 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £58,993. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015, so sales accounts and business development managerss sit 84.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £60,881 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,993 — 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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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Portsmouth UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Portsmouth 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 sales accounts and business development managers salary in Portsmouth UA?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) is £60,881 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay in Portsmouth UA compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the South East earn 8.7% above the national median of £56,021. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. Sales accounts and business development managers in the South East earn £60,881, which is 84.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.