Average Production and process engineers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that production and process engineerss in the West Midlands earned £42,476 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £47,711 — a difference of 11.0%. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £42,476 stretches to roughly £46,422 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), production and process engineerss take home 27.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £42,476 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,422 — 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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Production and process engineers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production and process engineers salary in Birmingham?
The median production and process engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £42,476 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production and process engineers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Production and process engineers in the West Midlands earn 11.0% below the national median of £47,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production and process engineers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Production and process engineers in the West Midlands earn £42,476, which is 27.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production and process engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.