Average Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the West Midlands earned £30,175. Compared to the UK median of £30,045, that's 0.4% above. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,175 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,978. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss take home 9.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,175 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,978 — 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.
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary across UK regions
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary guide →Find Careers advisers and jobs in Birmingham
Explore roles paying around £30,175/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in Birmingham?
The median careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,175 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the West Midlands earn 0.4% above the national median of £30,045. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the West Midlands earn £30,175, which is 9.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.