Average Metal making and treating process operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for metal making and treating process operativess in the West Midlands stood at £30,940 in 2025, placing them 3.0% below the UK-wide figure of £31,893. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,940 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,814. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), metal making and treating process operativess take home 7.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,940 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,814 — 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 making and treating process operatives salary across UK regions
Metal making and treating process operatives 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.
Metal making and treating process operatives Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Metal making and treating process operatives salary guide →Find Metal making and jobs in Birmingham
Explore roles paying around £30,940/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal making and treating process operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median metal making and treating process operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,940 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 making and treating process operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Metal making and treating process operatives in the West Midlands earn 3.0% below the national median of £31,893. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal making and treating process operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Metal making and treating process operatives in the West Midlands earn £30,940, which is 7.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal making and treating process operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.