Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For business and related research professionalss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,183. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,941 — making this 9.4% below the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £36,183 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,544. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), business and related research professionalss take home 8.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £36,183 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,544 — 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 business and related research professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £36,183 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the West Midlands earn 9.4% below the national median of £39,941. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business and related research professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Business and related research professionals in the West Midlands earn £36,183, which is 8.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.