Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £33,025. The national equivalent stands at £35,394, putting this region 6.7% below. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,025 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,093. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), metal machining setters and setter-operatorss take home 1.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £33,025 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,093 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Birmingham?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £33,025 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the West Midlands earn 6.7% below the national median of £35,394. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the West Midlands earn £33,025, which is 1.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.