Average Public relations professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Based on 2025 data, public relations professionalss in the West Midlands earned £39,852 at the median — 9.7% above the national benchmark of £36,336. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £39,852 has an effective purchasing power closer to £43,554. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, public relations professionalss earn 19.4% more 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 £39,852 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,554 — 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 public relations professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median public relations professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £39,852 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public relations professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Public relations professionals in the West Midlands earn 9.7% above the national median of £36,336. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is public relations professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Public relations professionals in the West Midlands earn £39,852, which is 19.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.