Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that quality control and planning engineerss in the West Midlands earned £41,023 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £42,511 — a difference of 3.5%. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £41,023 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,834. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, quality control and planning engineerss earn 22.9% 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 £41,023 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,834 — 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.
Quality control and planning engineers salary across UK regions
Quality control and planning engineers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in Birmingham?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £41,023 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 control and planning engineers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the West Midlands earn 3.5% below the national median of £42,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Quality control and planning engineers in the West Midlands earn £41,023, which is 22.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.