Average Bar and catering supervisors Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For bar and catering supervisorss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,826. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £22,552 — making this 12.1% below the norm. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,826 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,668. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), bar and catering supervisorss take home 40.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £19,826 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,668 — 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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Bar and catering supervisors salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bar and catering supervisors salary in Birmingham?
The median bar and catering supervisors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £19,826 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bar and catering supervisors pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Bar and catering supervisors in the West Midlands earn 12.1% below the national median of £22,552. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is bar and catering supervisors a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Bar and catering supervisors in the West Midlands earn £19,826, which is 40.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bar and catering supervisorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.