Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Based on 2025 data, special needs education teaching professionalss in the South East earned £46,945 at the median — 16.3% above the national benchmark of £40,363. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £46,945 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £45,489. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, special needs education teaching professionalss earn 38.6% more 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 £46,945 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,489 — 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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Special needs 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 special needs education teaching professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £46,945 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does special needs education teaching professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Special needs education teaching professionals in the South East earn 16.3% above the national median of £40,363. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is special needs 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. Special needs education teaching professionals in the South East earn £46,945, which is 38.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for special needs education teaching professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.