Average Engineering technicians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median engineering technicians salary in the South East reached £37,906, sitting 14.5% below the national median of £44,330. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £37,906 stretches to roughly £36,731 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, engineering technicianss earn 11.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £37,906 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,731 — 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 technicians salary across UK regions
Engineering technicians 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.
Engineering technicians Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Engineering technicians salary guide →Find Engineering technicians jobs in Southampton UA
Explore roles paying around £37,906/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering technicians salary in Southampton UA?
The median engineering technicians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £37,906 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 technicians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the South East earn 14.5% below the national median of £44,330. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Engineering technicians in the South East earn £37,906, which is 11.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.