Average IT operations technicians Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, it operations technicianss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £37,293 — that's 7.6% above the national average of £34,656. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,293 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,757. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, it operations technicianss earn 11.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,293 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,757 — 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 it operations technicians salary in Birmingham?
The median it operations technicians salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £37,293 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it operations technicians pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
IT operations technicians in the West Midlands earn 7.6% above the national median of £34,656. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it operations technicians a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. IT operations technicians in the West Midlands earn £37,293, which is 11.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it operations technicianss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.