Average Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical construction and building trades n.e.c. in the South East earned £31,935. Compared to the UK median of £34,378, that's 7.1% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £31,935 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,945. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), construction and building trades n.e.c.s take home 5.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £31,935 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,945 — 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.
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction and building trades 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 construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £31,935 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the South East earn 7.1% below the national median of £34,378. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction and building trades 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. Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the South East earn £31,935, which is 5.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.