Average Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for roofers, roof tilers and slaterss in the West Midlands? £27,184 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,961 nationally — a gap of 12.2% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £27,184 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,709. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), roofers, roof tilers and slaterss take home 18.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £27,184 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,709 — 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 roofers, roof tilers and slaters salary in Birmingham?
The median roofers, roof tilers and slaters salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,184 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does roofers, roof tilers and slaters pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters in the West Midlands earn 12.2% below the national median of £30,961. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is roofers, roof tilers and slaters a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Roofers, roof tilers and slaters in the West Midlands earn £27,184, which is 18.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for roofers, roof tilers and slaterss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.