Average Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands? £44,386 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,592 nationally — a gap of 6.7% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,386 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,509. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s take home 33.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £44,386 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,509 — 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.
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Protective service associate professionals 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 protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £44,386 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does protective service associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 6.7% above the national median of £41,592. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is protective service associate professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £44,386, which is 33.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for protective service associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.