Average Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands stood at £30,266 in 2025, placing them 3.9% above the UK-wide figure of £29,142. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,266 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,078. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s earn 9.3% 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 £30,266 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,078 — 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.
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Plant and machine 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 plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,266 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plant and machine operatives n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 3.9% above the national median of £29,142. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is plant and machine 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. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £30,266, which is 9.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.