Average Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A furniture makers and other craft woodworkers working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £24,331 in 2025 — 19.8% below the national figure of £30,328. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £24,331 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,591. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, furniture makers and other craft woodworkerss earn 27.1% 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 £24,331 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,591 — 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 furniture makers and other craft woodworkers salary in Birmingham?
The median furniture makers and other craft woodworkers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £24,331 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does furniture makers and other craft woodworkers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers in the West Midlands earn 19.8% below the national median of £30,328. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is furniture makers and other craft woodworkers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers in the West Midlands earn £24,331, which is 27.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for furniture makers and other craft woodworkerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.