Average Finance and investment analysts and advisers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the West Midlands reached £40,294, sitting 15.7% below the national median of £47,776. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £40,294 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,037. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, finance and investment analysts and adviserss earn 20.7% 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 £40,294 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,037 — 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 and investment analysts and advisers salary in Birmingham?
The median finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £40,294 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 and investment analysts and advisers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Finance and investment analysts and advisers in the West Midlands earn 15.7% below the national median of £47,776. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is finance and investment analysts and advisers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Finance and investment analysts and advisers in the West Midlands earn £40,294, which is 20.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for finance and investment analysts and adviserss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.