Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A metal working production and maintenance fitters working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £37,315 in 2025 — 6.7% below the national figure of £40,002. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,315 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,781. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so metal working production and maintenance fitterss sit 11.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,315 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,781 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Birmingham?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £37,315 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 production and maintenance fitters pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the West Midlands earn 6.7% below the national median of £40,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the West Midlands earn £37,315, which is 11.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.