Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that electricians and electrical fitterss in the South East earned £42,431 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £39,187 — a difference of 8.3%. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £42,431 stretches to roughly £41,115 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so electricians and electrical fitterss sit 25.2% 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 £42,431 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,115 — 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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Electricians and electrical fitters salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electricians and electrical fitters salary in Southampton UA?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £42,431 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the South East earn 8.3% above the national median of £39,187. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Electricians and electrical fitters in the South East earn £42,431, which is 25.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.