Average School secretaries Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical school secretaries in the South East earned £20,253. Compared to the UK median of £22,155, that's 8.6% below. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £20,253 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,625. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), school secretariess take home 40.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £20,253 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,625 — 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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School secretaries salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average school secretaries salary in Southampton UA?
The median school secretaries salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £20,253 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does school secretaries pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
School secretaries in the South East earn 8.6% below the national median of £22,155. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is school secretaries a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. School secretaries in the South East earn £20,253, which is 40.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for school secretariess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.