Average Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A assemblers (electrical and electronic products) working in the South East could expect a median salary of £29,577 in 2025 — 4.7% above the national figure of £28,241. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £29,577 stretches to roughly £28,660 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s sit 12.7% 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 £29,577 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,660 — 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.
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) 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 assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in Southampton UA?
The median assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £29,577 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers (electrical and electronic products) pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s in the South East earn 4.7% above the national median of £28,241. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is assemblers (electrical and electronic products) a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s in the South East earn £29,577, which is 12.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.