Average Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. in the West Midlands earned £40,118. Compared to the UK median of £48,171, that's 16.7% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £40,118 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £43,845. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s earn 20.2% more 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 £40,118 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,845 — 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.
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Electrical and electronic trades 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 electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £40,118 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 16.7% below the national median of £48,171. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £40,118, which is 20.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.