Average Metal making and treating process operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that metal making and treating process operativess in the South East earned £38,818 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £31,893 — a difference of 21.7%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £38,818 stretches to roughly £37,614 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, metal making and treating process operativess earn 14.6% 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 £38,818 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,614 — 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 making and treating process operatives salary across UK regions
Metal making and treating process operatives 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 making and treating process operatives salary in Southampton UA?
The median metal making and treating process operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £38,818 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 making and treating process operatives pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Metal making and treating process operatives in the South East earn 21.7% above the national median of £31,893. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal making and treating process operatives a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Metal making and treating process operatives in the South East earn £38,818, which is 14.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal making and treating process operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.