Average Weighers, graders and sorters Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for weighers, graders and sorterss in the South East stood at £29,972 in 2025, placing them 2.9% above the UK-wide figure of £29,141. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £29,972 stretches to roughly £29,043 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, weighers, graders and sorterss earn 11.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £29,972 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,043 — 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.
Weighers, graders and sorters salary across UK regions
Weighers, graders and sorters 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 weighers, graders and sorters salary in Southampton UA?
The median weighers, graders and sorters salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £29,972 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does weighers, graders and sorters pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Weighers, graders and sorters in the South East earn 2.9% above the national median of £29,141. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is weighers, graders and sorters a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Weighers, graders and sorters in the South East earn £29,972, which is 11.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for weighers, graders and sorterss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.