Average Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South East stood at £52,308 in 2025, placing them 8.6% above the UK-wide figure of £48,171. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £52,308 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,686. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s sit 54.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £52,308 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,686 — 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.
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Electrical and electronic 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 electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £52,308 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 electronic trades n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South East earn 8.6% above the national median of £48,171. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical and electronic 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. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South East earn £52,308, which is 54.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.