Average Fork-lift truck drivers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, fork-lift truck driverss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £26,624 — that's 14.2% below the national average of £31,016. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,624 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,097. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, fork-lift truck driverss earn 20.2% 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 £26,624 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,097 — 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 fork-lift truck drivers salary in Birmingham?
The median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,624 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fork-lift truck drivers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Fork-lift truck drivers in the West Midlands earn 14.2% below the national median of £31,016. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is fork-lift truck drivers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Fork-lift truck drivers in the West Midlands earn £26,624, which is 20.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fork-lift truck driverss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.