Average Welding trades Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for welding tradess in the South East stood at £39,122 in 2025, placing them 12.6% above the UK-wide figure of £34,742. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £39,122 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,909. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so welding tradess sit 15.5% 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 £39,122 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,909 — 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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Welding trades 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 welding trades salary in Southampton UA?
The median welding trades salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,122 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welding trades pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Welding trades in the South East earn 12.6% above the national median of £34,742. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is welding trades a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Welding trades in the South East earn £39,122, which is 15.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welding tradess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.