Average IT network professionals 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 it network professionals salary in the South East reached £44,205, sitting 8.5% below the national median of £48,294. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £44,205 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,834. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), it network professionalss take home 30.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £44,205 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,834 — 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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IT network 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 it network professionals salary in Southampton UA?
The median it network professionals salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £44,205 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it network professionals pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
IT network professionals in the South East earn 8.5% below the national median of £48,294. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it network professionals a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. IT network professionals in the South East earn £44,205, which is 30.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it network professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.