Average Graphic and multimedia designers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a graphic and multimedia designers in the West Midlands earned a median of £32,913 during 2025, which works out to 5.4% above the UK-wide median of £31,236. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £32,913 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £35,970. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so graphic and multimedia designerss sit 1.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £32,913 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,970 — 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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Graphic and multimedia designers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average graphic and multimedia designers salary in Birmingham?
The median graphic and multimedia designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £32,913 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does graphic and multimedia designers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Graphic and multimedia designers in the West Midlands earn 5.4% above the national median of £31,236. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is graphic and multimedia designers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Graphic and multimedia designers in the West Midlands earn £32,913, which is 1.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for graphic and multimedia designerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.