Average Electrical and electronics technicians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for electrical and electronics technicianss in the South East stood at £31,695 in 2025, placing them 9.5% below the UK-wide figure of £35,018. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £31,695 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,712. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, electrical and electronics technicianss earn 6.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £31,695 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,712 — 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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Electrical and electronics technicians 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 electrical and electronics technicians salary in Southampton UA?
The median electrical and electronics technicians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £31,695 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electrical and electronics technicians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical and electronics technicians in the South East earn 9.5% below the national median of £35,018. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electrical and electronics technicians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Electrical and electronics technicians in the South East earn £31,695, which is 6.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical and electronics technicianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.