Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For electricians and electrical fitterss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £39,921. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,187 — making this 1.9% above the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £39,921 stretches to roughly £43,630 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), electricians and electrical fitterss take home 19.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £39,921 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,630 — 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 electricians and electrical fitters salary in Birmingham?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £39,921 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the West Midlands earn 1.9% above the national median of £39,187. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Electricians and electrical fitters in the West Midlands earn £39,921, which is 19.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.