Average Speech and language therapists Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median speech and language therapists salary in the South East reached £30,257, sitting 13.6% below the national median of £35,002. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £30,257 stretches to roughly £29,319 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so speech and language therapistss sit 10.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £30,257 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,319 — 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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Speech and language therapists 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 speech and language therapists salary in Southampton UA?
The median speech and language therapists salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £30,257 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does speech and language therapists pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Speech and language therapists in the South East earn 13.6% below the national median of £35,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is speech and language therapists a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Speech and language therapists in the South East earn £30,257, which is 10.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for speech and language therapistss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.