Average Environment professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for environment professionalss in the West Midlands? £41,746 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,555 nationally — a gap of 0.5% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £41,746 stretches to roughly £45,624 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, environment professionalss earn 25.1% 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 £41,746 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,624 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average environment professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median environment professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £41,746 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does environment professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Environment professionals in the West Midlands earn 0.5% above the national median of £41,555. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is environment professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Environment professionals in the West Midlands earn £41,746, which is 25.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for environment professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.