Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
A skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors working in the South East could expect a median salary of £43,158 in 2025 — 3.7% below the national figure of £44,793. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £43,158 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,820. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss sit 27.4% 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 £43,158 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,820 — 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.
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary across UK regions
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors 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 skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Southampton UA?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £43,158 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the South East earn 3.7% below the national median of £44,793. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the South East earn £43,158, which is 27.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.