Average Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £26,664 — that's 12.6% below the national average of £30,513. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,664 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,141. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss earn 20.1% 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 £26,664 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,141 — 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 restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in Birmingham?
The median restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,664 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the West Midlands earn 12.6% below the national median of £30,513. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the West Midlands earn £26,664, which is 20.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.