Average Telephone salespersons Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for telephone salespersonss in the South East? £25,429 at the median in 2025. That compares to £26,944 nationally — a gap of 5.6% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £25,429 has an effective purchasing power closer to £24,641. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so telephone salespersonss sit 24.9% 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 £25,429 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,641 — 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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Telephone salespersons 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 telephone salespersons salary in Southampton UA?
The median telephone salespersons salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £25,429 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does telephone salespersons pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Telephone salespersons in the South East earn 5.6% below the national median of £26,944. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is telephone salespersons a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Telephone salespersons in the South East earn £25,429, which is 24.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for telephone salespersonss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.