Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
The going rate for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands? £57,568 at the median in 2025. That compares to £55,106 nationally — a gap of 4.5% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £57,568 stretches to roughly £62,916 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Dudley is £29,071. By comparison, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s earn 98.0% more 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 £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 Dudley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Dudley?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) 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 Dudley 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £57,568, which is 98.0% 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 Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.