Average Vehicle body builders and repairers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a vehicle body builders and repairers in the South East earned a median of £31,946 during 2025, which works out to 8.3% below the UK-wide median of £34,848. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £31,946 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,955. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, vehicle body builders and repairerss earn 5.7% 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 £31,946 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,955 — 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.
Vehicle body builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Vehicle body builders and repairers 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 vehicle body builders and repairers salary in Southampton UA?
The median vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £31,946 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle body builders and repairers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Vehicle body builders and repairers in the South East earn 8.3% below the national median of £34,848. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle body builders and repairers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Vehicle body builders and repairers in the South East earn £31,946, which is 5.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle body builders and repairerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.