Average Transport and distribution clerks and assistants Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that transport and distribution clerks and assistantss in the South East earned £34,360 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £32,060 — a difference of 7.2%. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £34,360 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,295. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so transport and distribution clerks and assistantss sit 1.4% 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 £34,360 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,295 — 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.
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary across UK regions
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants 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 transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary in Southampton UA?
The median transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £34,360 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does transport and distribution clerks and assistants pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants in the South East earn 7.2% above the national median of £32,060. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is transport and distribution clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Transport and distribution clerks and assistants in the South East earn £34,360, which is 1.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for transport and distribution clerks and assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.