Average Boat and ship builders and repairers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A boat and ship builders and repairers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £27,046 in 2025 — 17.0% below the national figure of £32,600. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £27,046 stretches to roughly £26,207 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so boat and ship builders and repairerss sit 20.2% 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 £27,046 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,207 — 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.
Boat and ship builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Boat and ship builders and repairers 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 boat and ship builders and repairers salary in Southampton UA?
The median boat and ship builders and repairers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £27,046 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does boat and ship builders and repairers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Boat and ship builders and repairers in the South East earn 17.0% below the national median of £32,600. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is boat and ship builders and repairers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Boat and ship builders and repairers in the South East earn £27,046, which is 20.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for boat and ship builders and repairerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.