Average Engineering technicians Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For engineering technicianss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,453. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £44,330 — making this 17.8% below the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £36,453 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,839. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, engineering technicianss earn 9.2% 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 £36,453 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,839 — 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 technicians 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 technicians salary in Birmingham?
The median engineering technicians salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £36,453 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 technicians pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the West Midlands earn 17.8% below the national median of £44,330. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Engineering technicians in the West Midlands earn £36,453, which is 9.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.