Average Housing officers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a housing officers in the West Midlands earned a median of £26,858 during 2025, which works out to 17.5% below the UK-wide median of £32,542. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £26,858 stretches to roughly £29,353 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), housing officerss take home 19.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £26,858 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,353 — 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 housing officers salary in Birmingham?
The median housing officers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,858 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does housing officers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Housing officers in the West Midlands earn 17.5% below the national median of £32,542. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is housing officers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Housing officers in the West Midlands earn £26,858, which is 19.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for housing officerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.