Average Warehouse operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, warehouse operativess in the South East were paid a median of £27,203. The national equivalent stands at £26,574, putting this region 2.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £27,203 stretches to roughly £26,359 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so warehouse operativess sit 19.7% 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 £27,203 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,359 — 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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Warehouse operatives 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 warehouse operatives salary in Southampton UA?
The median warehouse operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £27,203 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does warehouse operatives pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Warehouse operatives in the South East earn 2.4% above the national median of £26,574. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is warehouse operatives a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Warehouse operatives in the South East earn £27,203, which is 19.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for warehouse operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.