Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for primary education teaching professionalss in the South East stood at £38,792 in 2025, placing them 7.7% below the UK-wide figure of £42,031. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £38,792 stretches to roughly £37,589 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so primary education teaching professionalss sit 14.5% 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 £38,792 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,589 — 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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Primary education teaching professionals 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £38,792 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the South East earn 7.7% below the national median of £42,031. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is primary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Primary education teaching professionals in the South East earn £38,792, which is 14.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.