Average Medical secretaries Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, medical secretariess in the West Midlands earned £22,021 at the median — 8.5% below the national benchmark of £24,071. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £22,021 stretches to roughly £24,067 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, medical secretariess earn 34.0% less 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 £22,021 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,067 — 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 medical secretaries salary in Birmingham?
The median medical secretaries salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £22,021 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical secretaries pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Medical secretaries in the West Midlands earn 8.5% below the national median of £24,071. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is medical secretaries a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Medical secretaries in the West Midlands earn £22,021, which is 34.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical secretariess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.