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Average Butchers Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£27,598

-£331 (1.2% below) vs UK average

UK median: £27,929 · Hourly: £13.50

West Midlands vs all UK regions

East Midlands£25,689West Midlands£27,598South West£28,761

Mean annual: £28,711 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for butcherss -£331 (1.2% below)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average -£5,776 (17.3% below)

In 2025, butcherss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £27,598 — that's 1.2% below the national average of £27,929. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,598 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,162. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, butcherss earn 17.3% less 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 £27,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,162 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average butchers salary in Birmingham?

The median butchers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,598 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does butchers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Butchers in the West Midlands earn 1.2% below the national median of £27,929. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is butchers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Butchers in the West Midlands earn £27,598, which is 17.3% below the local average across all occupations.