Average Air transport operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that air transport operativess in the South East earned £35,533 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £32,376 — a difference of 9.8%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £35,533 stretches to roughly £34,431 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so air transport operativess sit 4.9% 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 £35,533 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,431 — 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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Air transport 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 air transport operatives salary in Southampton UA?
The median air transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £35,533 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air transport operatives pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Air transport operatives in the South East earn 9.8% above the national median of £32,376. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is air transport operatives a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Air transport operatives in the South East earn £35,533, which is 4.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air transport operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.