Average Finance officers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for finance officerss in the West Midlands? £29,378 at the median in 2025. That compares to £28,610 nationally — a gap of 2.7% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £29,378 stretches to roughly £32,107 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, finance officerss earn 12.0% less 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 £29,378 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,107 — 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 finance officers salary in Birmingham?
The median finance officers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £29,378 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does finance officers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Finance officers in the West Midlands earn 2.7% above the national median of £28,610. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is finance officers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Finance officers in the West Midlands earn £29,378, which is 12.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for finance officerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.