Average Metal working machine operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical metal working machine operatives in the West Midlands earned £29,841. Compared to the UK median of £31,344, that's 4.8% below. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,841 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,613. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), metal working machine operativess take home 10.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £29,841 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,613 — 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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Metal working machine operatives salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal working machine operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median metal working machine operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £29,841 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 working machine operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Metal working machine operatives in the West Midlands earn 4.8% below the national median of £31,344. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working machine operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Metal working machine operatives in the West Midlands earn £29,841, which is 10.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working machine operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.