Average Childminders Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £20,967 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,915. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so childminderss sit 37.2% 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 £20,967 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,915 — 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.
Childminders salary across UK regions
Childminders salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average childminders salary in Birmingham?
The median childminders salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £20,967 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is childminders a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Childminders in the West Midlands earn £20,967, which is 37.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for childminderss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.