Average Interior designers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For interior designerss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £30,007. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £34,962 — making this 14.2% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £30,007 stretches to roughly £32,795 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so interior designerss sit 10.1% 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 £30,007 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,795 — 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 interior designers salary in Birmingham?
The median interior designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,007 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does interior designers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Interior designers in the West Midlands earn 14.2% below the national median of £34,962. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is interior designers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Interior designers in the West Midlands earn £30,007, which is 10.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for interior designerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.