Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford compares
In 2025, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £57,568 — that's 4.5% above the national average of £55,106. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £57,568 has an effective purchasing power closer to £62,916. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523, so business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s sit 101.8% more that benchmark.
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 Stafford
Salary data is by ONS region. Stafford is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Stafford?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £57,568, which is 101.8% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.