Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the South East stood at £29,344 in 2025, placing them 5.5% below the UK-wide figure of £31,041. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £29,344 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,434. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s take home 13.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £29,344 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,434 — 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 (vehicles and metal goods) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) 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 (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Southampton UA?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £29,344 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 (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the South East earn 5.5% below the national median of £31,041. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the South East earn £29,344, which is 13.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.