Average Houseparents and residential wardens Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a houseparents and residential wardens in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £22,683. That's 14.4% below what houseparents and residential wardenss earn nationally (£26,499). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £22,683 stretches to roughly £24,790 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), houseparents and residential wardenss take home 32.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £22,683 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,790 — 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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Houseparents and residential wardens salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average houseparents and residential wardens salary in Birmingham?
The median houseparents and residential wardens salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £22,683 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does houseparents and residential wardens pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Houseparents and residential wardens in the West Midlands earn 14.4% below the national median of £26,499. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is houseparents and residential wardens a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Houseparents and residential wardens in the West Midlands earn £22,683, which is 32.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for houseparents and residential wardenss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.