Average Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. 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 science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary in the South East reached £35,794, sitting 3.8% above the national median of £34,475. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £35,794 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,684. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s sit 5.7% 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 £35,794 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,684 — 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.
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Science, engineering and production technicians 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 science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary in Southampton UA?
The median science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £35,794 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s in the South East earn 3.8% above the national median of £34,475. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is science, engineering and production technicians 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. Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s in the South East earn £35,794, which is 5.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.