Average Clinical psychologists Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earned a median of £51,685 during 2025, which works out to 12.5% above the UK-wide median of £45,954. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,685 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,486. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), clinical psychologistss take home 54.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,685 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,486 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average clinical psychologists salary in Birmingham?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £51,685 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clinical psychologists pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn 12.5% above the national median of £45,954. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is clinical psychologists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn £51,685, which is 54.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clinical psychologistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.