Average Plastics process operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For plastics process operativess based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £34,528. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £29,644 — making this 16.5% above the norm. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £34,528 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,457. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so plastics process operativess sit 1.9% 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 £34,528 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,457 — 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.
Plastics process operatives salary across UK regions
Plastics 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 plastics process operatives salary in Southampton UA?
The median plastics process operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £34,528 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plastics process operatives pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Plastics process operatives in the South East earn 16.5% above the national median of £29,644. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plastics 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. Plastics process operatives in the South East earn £34,528, which is 1.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plastics process operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.