Average Fork-lift truck drivers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A fork-lift truck drivers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £33,998 in 2025 — 9.6% above the national figure of £31,016. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £33,998 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,944. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so fork-lift truck driverss sit 0.4% 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 £33,998 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,944 — 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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Fork-lift truck drivers 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 fork-lift truck drivers salary in Southampton UA?
The median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £33,998 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fork-lift truck drivers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Fork-lift truck drivers in the South East earn 9.6% above the national median of £31,016. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is fork-lift truck drivers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Fork-lift truck drivers in the South East earn £33,998, which is 0.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fork-lift truck driverss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.