Average Inspectors of standards and regulations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a inspectors of standards and regulations in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £32,432. That's 12.9% below what inspectors of standards and regulationss earn nationally (£37,236). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,432 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,445. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), inspectors of standards and regulationss take home 2.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £32,432 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,445 — 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 inspectors of standards and regulations salary in Birmingham?
The median inspectors of standards and regulations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £32,432 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does inspectors of standards and regulations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Inspectors of standards and regulations in the West Midlands earn 12.9% below the national median of £37,236. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is inspectors of standards and regulations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Inspectors of standards and regulations in the West Midlands earn £32,432, which is 2.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for inspectors of standards and regulationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.