Average Human resources administrative occupations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a human resources administrative occupations in the West Midlands earned a median of £25,335 during 2025, which works out to 0.8% below the UK-wide median of £25,531. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £25,335 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £27,689. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), human resources administrative occupationss take home 24.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £25,335 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,689 — 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 human resources administrative occupations salary in Birmingham?
The median human resources administrative occupations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £25,335 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does human resources administrative occupations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Human resources administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn 0.8% below the national median of £25,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is human resources administrative occupations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Human resources administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn £25,335, which is 24.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources administrative occupationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.