Average Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East? £25,592 at the median in 2025. That compares to £26,640 nationally — a gap of 3.9% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £25,592 has an effective purchasing power closer to £24,798. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s take home 24.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £25,592 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,798 — 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.
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. 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 welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £25,592 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn 3.9% below the national median of £26,640. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn £25,592, which is 24.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.