Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £47,744 — that's 14.1% below the national average of £55,587. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £47,744 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,179. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), programmers and software development professionalss take home 43.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £47,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,179 — 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 programmers and software development professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £47,744 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the West Midlands earn 14.1% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Programmers and software development professionals in the West Midlands earn £47,744, which is 43.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.