Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands were paid a median of £48,401. The national equivalent stands at £47,985, putting this region 0.9% above. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £48,401 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,897. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), engineering professionals n.e.c.s take home 45.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £48,401 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,897 — 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.
Engineering professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Engineering professionals 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 engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £48,401 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering professionals n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 0.9% above the national median of £47,985. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £48,401, which is 45.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering professionals n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.