Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A engineering project managers and project engineers working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £51,569 in 2025 — 1.7% below the national figure of £52,451. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £51,569 stretches to roughly £56,360 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, engineering project managers and project engineerss earn 54.5% 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 £51,569 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,360 — 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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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Birmingham?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £51,569 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 project managers and project engineers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earn 1.7% below the national median of £52,451. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earn £51,569, which is 54.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.