Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For mechanical engineerss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £48,248. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £50,594 — making this 4.6% below the norm. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £48,248 has an effective purchasing power closer to £46,752. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), mechanical engineerss take home 42.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £48,248 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,752 — 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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Mechanical engineers 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 mechanical engineers salary in Southampton UA?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £48,248 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mechanical engineers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Mechanical engineers in the South East earn 4.6% below the national median of £50,594. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mechanical engineers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Mechanical engineers in the South East earn £48,248, which is 42.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mechanical engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.