Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the West Midlands earned £27,493 at the median — 11.4% below the national benchmark of £31,041. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £27,493 stretches to roughly £30,047 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s take home 17.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £27,493 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,047 — 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 assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Birmingham?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,493 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 (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the West Midlands earn 11.4% below the national median of £31,041. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the West Midlands earn £27,493, which is 17.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.