Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a construction operatives n.e.c. in the West Midlands earned a median of £30,674 during 2025, which works out to 1.4% above the UK-wide median of £30,237. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £30,674 stretches to roughly £33,523 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, construction operatives n.e.c.s earn 8.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,674 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,523 — 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 operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,674 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 operatives n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 1.4% above the national median of £30,237. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £30,674, which is 8.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.