Average Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians 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 vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the South East reached £37,904, sitting 3.7% above the national median of £36,560. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £37,904 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £36,729. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss take home 11.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £37,904 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,729 — 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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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in Southampton UA?
The median vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £37,904 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 technicians, mechanics and electricians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the South East earn 3.7% above the national median of £36,560. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the South East earn £37,904, which is 11.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.