Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, engineering professionals n.e.c.s working in the South East took home a median salary of £54,173 — that's 12.9% above the national average of £47,985. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £54,173 stretches to roughly £52,493 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), engineering professionals n.e.c.s take home 59.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £54,173 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,493 — 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.
Engineering professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Engineering professionals 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 engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £54,173 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering professionals n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn 12.9% above the national median of £47,985. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering professionals 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. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the South East earn £54,173, which is 59.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering professionals n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.