Average Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in the West Midlands reached £28,073, sitting 0.6% below the national median of £28,241. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £28,073 stretches to roughly £30,681 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s take home 15.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,073 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,681 — 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 (electrical and electronic products) salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in Birmingham?
The median assemblers (electrical and electronic products) salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,073 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 (electrical and electronic products) pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s in the West Midlands earn 0.6% below the national median of £28,241. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (electrical and electronic products) a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s in the West Midlands earn £28,073, which is 15.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (electrical and electronic products)s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.