Average Plasterers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that plastererss in the South East earned £38,992 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £33,789 — a difference of 15.4%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £38,992 stretches to roughly £37,783 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so plastererss sit 15.1% 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 £38,992 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,783 — 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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Plasterers 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 plasterers salary in Southampton UA?
The median plasterers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £38,992 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plasterers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Plasterers in the South East earn 15.4% above the national median of £33,789. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plasterers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Plasterers in the South East earn £38,992, which is 15.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plastererss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.