Average Leisure and sports managers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that leisure and sports managerss in the West Midlands earned £35,634 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £33,342 — a difference of 6.9%. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £35,634 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,944. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so leisure and sports managerss sit 6.8% 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 £35,634 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,944 — 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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Leisure and sports managers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average leisure and sports managers salary in Birmingham?
The median leisure and sports managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £35,634 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does leisure and sports managers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Leisure and sports managers in the West Midlands earn 6.9% above the national median of £33,342. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is leisure and sports managers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Leisure and sports managers in the West Midlands earn £35,634, which is 6.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for leisure and sports managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.