Average Occupational therapists Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical occupational therapists in the West Midlands earned £36,591. Compared to the UK median of £37,201, that's 1.6% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £36,591 stretches to roughly £39,990 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so occupational therapistss sit 9.6% 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 £36,591 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,990 — 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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Occupational therapists 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 occupational therapists salary in Birmingham?
The median occupational therapists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £36,591 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the West Midlands earn 1.6% below the national median of £37,201. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is occupational therapists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Occupational therapists in the West Midlands earn £36,591, which is 9.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.