Average Early education and childcare services managers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, early education and childcare services managerss in the West Midlands earned £24,759 at the median — 13.2% below the national benchmark of £28,511. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £24,759 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,059. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), early education and childcare services managerss take home 25.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £24,759 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,059 — 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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Early education and childcare services managers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare services managers salary in Birmingham?
The median early education and childcare services managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £24,759 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare services managers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare services managers in the West Midlands earn 13.2% below the national median of £28,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is early education and childcare services managers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Early education and childcare services managers in the West Midlands earn £24,759, which is 25.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare services managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.