Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median care workers and home carers salary in the West Midlands reached £20,001, sitting 6.9% below the national median of £21,487. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £20,001 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,859. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), care workers and home carerss take home 40.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £20,001 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,859 — 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 care workers and home carers salary in Birmingham?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £20,001 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the West Midlands earn 6.9% below the national median of £21,487. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Care workers and home carers in the West Midlands earn £20,001, which is 40.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.