Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Coventry
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Coventry compares
The median pay for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands stood at £57,568 in 2025, placing them 4.5% above the UK-wide figure of £55,106. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £57,568 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £62,916. Compared to the Coventry average across all roles (£35,124), business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s take home 63.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £57,568 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £62,916 — 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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Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Coventry
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Coventry?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Coventry) is £57,568 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, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. pay in Coventry compare to the UK average?
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 4.5% above the national median of £55,106. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Coventry compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Coventry is £35,124. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £57,568, which is 63.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Coventry. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.