Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For higher education teaching professionalss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £43,442. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £46,494 — making this 6.6% below the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £43,442 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £47,478. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so higher education teaching professionalss sit 30.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £43,442 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,478 — 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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £43,442 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn 6.6% below the national median of £46,494. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is higher education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Higher education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn £43,442, which is 30.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.