Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A quality control and planning engineers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £51,647 in 2025 — 21.5% above the national figure of £42,511. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £51,647 stretches to roughly £50,046 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), quality control and planning engineerss take home 52.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £51,647 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,046 — 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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Quality control and planning engineers 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 quality control and planning engineers salary in Southampton UA?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £51,647 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality control and planning engineers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the South East earn 21.5% above the national median of £42,511. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Quality control and planning engineers in the South East earn £51,647, which is 52.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.