Average Quality assurance technicians Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, quality assurance technicianss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £31,590. The national equivalent stands at £33,242, putting this region 5.0% below. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £31,590 has an effective purchasing power closer to £34,525. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, quality assurance technicianss earn 5.3% less 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 £31,590 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,525 — 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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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 quality assurance technicians salary in Birmingham?
The median quality assurance technicians salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £31,590 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 technicians pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance technicians in the West Midlands earn 5.0% below the national median of £33,242. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality assurance technicians a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Quality assurance technicians in the West Midlands earn £31,590, which is 5.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance technicianss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.