Average Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earned £26,962 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £28,600 — a difference of 5.7%. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £26,962 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,467. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s earn 19.2% 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 £26,962 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,467 — 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.
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary process plant occupations 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 elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,962 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 5.7% below the national median of £28,600. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £26,962, which is 19.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.