Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, cleaners and domesticss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £9,744. The national equivalent stands at £11,852, putting this region 17.8% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £9,744 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £10,649. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), cleaners and domesticss take home 70.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £9,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £10,649 — 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 cleaners and domestics salary in Birmingham?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £9,744 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the West Midlands earn 17.8% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Cleaners and domestics in the West Midlands earn £9,744, which is 70.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.