Average Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £39,871 — that's 2.2% below the national average of £40,775. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £39,871 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £43,575. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), fire service officers (watch manager and below)s take home 19.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £39,871 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,575 — 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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Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in Birmingham?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £39,871 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fire service officers (watch manager and below) pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the West Midlands earn 2.2% below the national median of £40,775. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is fire service officers (watch manager and below) a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the West Midlands earn £39,871, which is 19.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fire service officers (watch manager and below)s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.