Average National government administrative occupations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, national government administrative occupationss in the West Midlands earned £31,230 at the median — 0.4% below the national benchmark of £31,363. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £31,230 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,131. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so national government administrative occupationss sit 6.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £31,230 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,131 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average national government administrative occupations salary in Birmingham?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £31,230 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn 0.4% below the national median of £31,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is national government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. National government administrative occupations in the West Midlands earn £31,230, which is 6.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.