Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss working in the South East took home a median salary of £36,504 — that's 3.1% above the national average of £35,394. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £36,504 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,372. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so metal machining setters and setter-operatorss sit 7.8% 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 £36,504 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,372 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Southampton UA?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £36,504 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the South East earn 3.1% above the national median of £35,394. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the South East earn £36,504, which is 7.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.