Average Environmental health professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, environmental health professionalss in the West Midlands earned £40,134 at the median — 0.2% above the national benchmark of £40,044. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £40,134 stretches to roughly £43,862 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so environmental health professionalss sit 20.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £40,134 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,862 — 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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Environmental health professionals 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 environmental health professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median environmental health professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £40,134 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does environmental health professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Environmental health professionals in the West Midlands earn 0.2% above the national median of £40,044. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is environmental health professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Environmental health professionals in the West Midlands earn £40,134, which is 20.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for environmental health professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.