Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For managers and directors in retail and wholesales based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £37,082. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £36,006 — making this 3.0% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £37,082 stretches to roughly £40,527 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), managers and directors in retail and wholesales take home 11.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,082 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,527 — 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 managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Birmingham?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £37,082 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the West Midlands earn 3.0% above the national median of £36,006. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the West Midlands earn £37,082, which is 11.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.