Average Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a construction and building trades n.e.c. in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £28,985. That's 15.7% below what construction and building trades n.e.c.s earn nationally (£34,378). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,985 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,678. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), construction and building trades n.e.c.s take home 13.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,985 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,678 — 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.
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in areas near Birmingham
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 construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,985 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 15.7% below the national median of £34,378. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction and building trades n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £28,985, which is 13.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.