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Average Architects Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£46,362

+£737 (1.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £45,625 · Hourly: £21.49

West Midlands vs all UK regions

North East£37,951West Midlands£46,362London£47,936

Mean annual: £50,060 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for architectss +£737 (1.6% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average +£12,988 (38.9% above)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical architects in the West Midlands earned £46,362. Compared to the UK median of £45,625, that's 1.6% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,362 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,669. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), architectss take home 38.9% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £46,362 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,669 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average architects salary in Birmingham?

The median architects salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £46,362 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does architects pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Architects in the West Midlands earn 1.6% above the national median of £45,625. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is architects a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Architects in the West Midlands earn £46,362, which is 38.9% above the local average across all occupations.