Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Based on 2025 data, engineering project managers and project engineerss in the South East earned £50,238 at the median — 4.2% below the national benchmark of £52,451. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £50,238 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,680. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 48.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £50,238 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,680 — 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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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Southampton UA?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £50,238 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 project managers and project engineers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South East earn 4.2% below the national median of £52,451. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South East earn £50,238, which is 48.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.