Average Road construction operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median road construction operatives salary in the South East reached £48,930, sitting 27.7% above the national median of £38,315. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £48,930 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £47,413. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), road construction operativess take home 44.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £48,930 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,413 — 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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Road construction 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 road construction operatives salary in Southampton UA?
The median road construction operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £48,930 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road construction operatives pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Road construction operatives in the South East earn 27.7% above the national median of £38,315. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is road construction operatives a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Road construction operatives in the South East earn £48,930, which is 44.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road construction operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.