Average Civil engineers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, civil engineerss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £56,066 — that's 10.8% above the national average of £50,602. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £56,066 stretches to roughly £61,274 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so civil engineerss sit 68.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,274 — 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 civil engineers salary in Birmingham?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £56,066 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does civil engineers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn 10.8% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 68.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.