Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for carpenters and joinerss in the West Midlands? £32,789 at the median in 2025. That compares to £33,797 nationally — a gap of 3.0% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £32,789 stretches to roughly £35,835 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so carpenters and joinerss sit 1.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £32,789 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,835 — 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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Carpenters and joiners salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in Birmingham?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £32,789 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the West Midlands earn 3.0% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Carpenters and joiners in the West Midlands earn £32,789, which is 1.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.