Average Records clerks and assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, records clerks and assistantss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £26,585. The national equivalent stands at £26,312, putting this region 1.0% above. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £26,585 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,055. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), records clerks and assistantss take home 20.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £26,585 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,055 — 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 records clerks and assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median records clerks and assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,585 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does records clerks and assistants pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Records clerks and assistants in the West Midlands earn 1.0% above the national median of £26,312. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is records clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Records clerks and assistants in the West Midlands earn £26,585, which is 20.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for records clerks and assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.