Average Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A quality assurance and regulatory professionals working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £49,480 in 2025 — 3.1% above the national figure of £47,969. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,480 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,077. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so quality assurance and regulatory professionalss sit 48.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £49,480 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,077 — 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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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £49,480 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality assurance and regulatory professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the West Midlands earn 3.1% above the national median of £47,969. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality assurance and regulatory professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the West Midlands earn £49,480, which is 48.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance and regulatory professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.