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Average Groundworkers Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£38,406

+£557 (1.5% above) vs UK average

UK median: £37,849 · Hourly: £19.76

West Midlands vs all UK regions

North West£28,452West Midlands£38,406East£43,426

Mean annual: £41,721 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for groundworkerss +£557 (1.5% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average +£5,032 (15.1% above)

In 2025, groundworkerss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £38,406 — that's 1.5% above the national average of £37,849. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £38,406 stretches to roughly £41,974 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), groundworkerss take home 15.1% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £38,406 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,974 — 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 groundworkers salary in Birmingham?

The median groundworkers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £38,406 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does groundworkers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Groundworkers in the West Midlands earn 1.5% above the national median of £37,849. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is groundworkers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Groundworkers in the West Midlands earn £38,406, which is 15.1% above the local average across all occupations.