Average Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the South East stood at £36,967 in 2025, placing them 1.5% above the UK-wide figure of £36,408. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £36,967 stretches to roughly £35,821 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s take home 9.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £36,967 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,821 — 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.
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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 mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £36,967 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the South East earn 1.5% above the national median of £36,408. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the South East earn £36,967, which is 9.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.