Average Energy plant operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,379 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,944. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), energy plant operativess take home 15.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £38,379 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,944 — 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.
Energy plant operatives salary across UK regions
Energy plant 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 energy plant operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median energy plant operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £38,379 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is energy plant operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Energy plant operatives in the West Midlands earn £38,379, which is 15.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for energy plant operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.