Average Local government administrative occupations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a local government administrative occupations in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £28,538. That's 3.2% above what local government administrative occupationss earn nationally (£27,642). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,538 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,189. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), local government administrative occupationss take home 14.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,538 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,189 — 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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Local government administrative occupations salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average local government administrative occupations salary in Birmingham?
The median local government administrative occupations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,538 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does local government administrative occupations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Local government administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn 3.2% above the national median of £27,642. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is local government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Local government administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn £28,538, which is 14.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for local government administrative occupationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.