Average Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. working in the South East could expect a median salary of £29,529 in 2025 — 3.2% above the national figure of £28,600. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £29,529 stretches to roughly £28,613 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s sit 12.8% 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 £29,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,613 — 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.
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary process plant occupations 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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What is the average elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £29,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn 3.2% above the national median of £28,600. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is elementary process plant occupations 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. Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the South East earn £29,529, which is 12.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.