Average Air transport operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For air transport operativess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £23,772. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £32,376 — making this 26.6% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £23,772 stretches to roughly £25,980 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, air transport operativess earn 28.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £23,772 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,980 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air transport operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median air transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £23,772 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air transport operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Air transport operatives in the West Midlands earn 26.6% below the national median of £32,376. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is air transport operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Air transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £23,772, which is 28.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air transport operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.