Average Marketing and commercial managers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, marketing and commercial managerss in the West Midlands earned £51,700 at the median — 2.2% above the national benchmark of £50,589. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £51,700 stretches to roughly £56,503 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so marketing and commercial managerss sit 54.9% 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 £51,700 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,503 — 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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Marketing and commercial managers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing and commercial managers salary in Birmingham?
The median marketing and commercial managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £51,700 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does marketing and commercial managers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Marketing and commercial managers in the West Midlands earn 2.2% above the national median of £50,589. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is marketing and commercial managers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Marketing and commercial managers in the West Midlands earn £51,700, which is 54.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing and commercial managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.