Average Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands? £35,709 at the median in 2025. That compares to £36,408 nationally — a gap of 1.9% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £35,709 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,026. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s take home 7.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £35,709 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,026 — 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.
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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 mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £35,709 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 1.9% below the national median of £36,408. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £35,709, which is 7.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.