Average Delivery operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a delivery operatives in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,381. That's 3.3% above what delivery operativess earn nationally (£25,541). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,381 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,832. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, delivery operativess earn 21.0% 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 £26,381 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,832 — 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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Delivery operatives 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 delivery operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median delivery operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,381 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 operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Delivery operatives in the West Midlands earn 3.3% above the national median of £25,541. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is delivery operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Delivery operatives in the West Midlands earn £26,381, which is 21.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.