Average Process operatives n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for process operatives n.e.c.s in the South East? £26,457 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,843 nationally — a gap of 14.2% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £26,457 has an effective purchasing power closer to £25,637. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, process operatives n.e.c.s earn 21.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,457 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,637 — 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.
Process operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Process 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 process operatives n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median process operatives n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £26,457 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does process operatives n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Process operatives n.e.c.s in the South East earn 14.2% below the national median of £30,843. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is process 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. Process operatives n.e.c.s in the South East earn £26,457, which is 21.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for process operatives n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.