Average Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For nursing auxiliaries and assistantss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £23,591. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £24,761 — making this 4.7% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £23,591 stretches to roughly £25,783 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, nursing auxiliaries and assistantss earn 29.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £23,591 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,783 — 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 nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £23,591 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does nursing auxiliaries and assistants pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the West Midlands earn 4.7% below the national median of £24,761. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is nursing auxiliaries and assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the West Midlands earn £23,591, which is 29.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nursing auxiliaries and assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.