Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £27,848. That's 0.4% above what book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn nationally (£27,743). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £27,848 stretches to roughly £30,435 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn 16.6% 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 £27,848 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,435 — 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.
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary across UK regions
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary guide →Find Book-keepers, payroll managers jobs in Birmingham
Explore roles paying around £27,848/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Birmingham?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,848 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the West Midlands earn 0.4% above the national median of £27,743. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the West Midlands earn £27,848, which is 16.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.