Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, delivery drivers and courierss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £25,009. The national equivalent stands at £24,627, putting this region 1.6% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,009 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,332. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), delivery drivers and courierss take home 25.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £25,009 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,332 — 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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Birmingham?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £25,009 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the West Midlands earn 1.6% above the national median of £24,627. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Delivery drivers and couriers in the West Midlands earn £25,009, which is 25.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.