Average Groundsmen and greenkeepers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a groundsmen and greenkeepers in the West Midlands earned a median of £28,282 during 2025, which works out to 2.8% above the UK-wide median of £27,519. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £28,282 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,909. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, groundsmen and greenkeeperss earn 15.3% 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 £28,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,909 — 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 groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in Birmingham?
The median groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,282 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundsmen and greenkeepers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the West Midlands earn 2.8% above the national median of £27,519. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is groundsmen and greenkeepers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the West Midlands earn £28,282, which is 15.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundsmen and greenkeeperss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.