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Average Data analysts Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£44,172

+£6,065 (15.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £38,107 · Hourly: £21.59

West Midlands vs all UK regions

East Midlands£30,950West Midlands£44,172West Midlands£44,172

Mean annual: £44,263 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for data analystss +£6,065 (15.9% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average +£10,798 (32.4% above)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical data analysts in the West Midlands earned £44,172. Compared to the UK median of £38,107, that's 15.9% above. This is particularly notable as organisations increasingly rely on data-driven decision making. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,172 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,275. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), data analystss take home 32.4% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £44,172 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,275 — 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 data analysts salary in Birmingham?

The median data analysts salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £44,172 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does data analysts pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Data analysts in the West Midlands earn 15.9% above the national median of £38,107. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is data analysts a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Data analysts in the West Midlands earn £44,172, which is 32.4% above the local average across all occupations.