Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a refuse and salvage occupations in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £28,624. That's 3.8% above what refuse and salvage occupationss earn nationally (£27,576). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £28,624 stretches to roughly £31,283 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), refuse and salvage occupationss take home 14.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,624 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,283 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations salary in areas near Birmingham
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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Birmingham?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,624 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the West Midlands earn 3.8% above the national median of £27,576. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Refuse and salvage occupations in the West Midlands earn £28,624, which is 14.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.