Average Midwifery nurses Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For midwifery nursess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £33,307. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,327 — making this 15.3% below the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,307 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,401. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), midwifery nursess take home 0.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £33,307 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,401 — 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 midwifery nurses salary in Birmingham?
The median midwifery nurses salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £33,307 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does midwifery nurses pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Midwifery nurses in the West Midlands earn 15.3% below the national median of £39,327. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is midwifery nurses a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Midwifery nurses in the West Midlands earn £33,307, which is 0.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for midwifery nursess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.