Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Based on 2025 data, metal working production and maintenance fitterss in the South East earned £40,839 at the median — 2.1% above the national benchmark of £40,002. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £40,839 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,573. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), metal working production and maintenance fitterss take home 20.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £40,839 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,573 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Southampton UA?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £40,839 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 working production and maintenance fitters pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the South East earn 2.1% above the national median of £40,002. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the South East earn £40,839, which is 20.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.