Average Road construction operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For road construction operativess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £43,753. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £38,315 — making this 14.2% above the norm. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £43,753 has an effective purchasing power closer to £47,817. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, road construction operativess earn 31.1% 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 £43,753 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,817 — 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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Road construction operatives 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 road construction operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median road construction operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £43,753 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road construction operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Road construction operatives in the West Midlands earn 14.2% above the national median of £38,315. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is road construction operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Road construction operatives in the West Midlands earn £43,753, which is 31.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road construction operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.