Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Shropshire UA 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. Compared to the Shropshire UA average across all roles (£28,397), business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s take home 102.7% 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 Shropshire UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Shropshire UA?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Shropshire UA) 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 Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £57,568, which is 102.7% 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 Shropshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.