Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands were paid a median of £57,568. The national equivalent stands at £55,106, putting this region 4.5% above. 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. The all-jobs average in Sandwell is £28,766. By comparison, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s earn 100.1% 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 Sandwell
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What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Sandwell?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) 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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £57,568, which is 100.1% 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 Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.