Average Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands reached £25,807, sitting 4.3% below the national median of £26,975. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £25,807 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,204. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s sit 22.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £25,807 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,204 — 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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Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £25,807 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 4.3% below the national median of £26,975. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £25,807, which is 22.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.