Average Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Worth noting that plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss in the South East earned £39,597 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £36,563 — a difference of 8.3%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £39,597 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,369. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss take home 16.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £39,597 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,369 — 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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Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in Southampton UA?
The median plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,597 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the South East earn 8.3% above the national median of £36,563. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the South East earn £39,597, which is 16.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.