Average Plastics process operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for plastics process operativess in the West Midlands? £23,410 at the median in 2025. That compares to £29,644 nationally — a gap of 21.0% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £23,410 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,585. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, plastics process operativess earn 29.9% 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 £23,410 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,585 — 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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Plastics process operatives salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average plastics process operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median plastics process operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £23,410 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plastics process operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Plastics process operatives in the West Midlands earn 21.0% below the national median of £29,644. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is plastics process operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Plastics process operatives in the West Midlands earn £23,410, which is 29.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plastics process operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.