Average Beauticians and related occupations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A beauticians and related occupations working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £19,792 in 2025 — 31.9% above the national figure of £15,009. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £19,792 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,631. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, beauticians and related occupationss earn 40.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £19,792 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,631 — 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 beauticians and related occupations salary in Birmingham?
The median beauticians and related occupations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £19,792 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does beauticians and related occupations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Beauticians and related occupations in the West Midlands earn 31.9% above the national median of £15,009. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is beauticians and related occupations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Beauticians and related occupations in the West Midlands earn £19,792, which is 40.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for beauticians and related occupationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.