Average Road transport drivers n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the West Midlands stood at £30,044 in 2025, placing them 4.6% above the UK-wide figure of £28,725. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,044 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,835. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so road transport drivers n.e.c.s sit 10.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,835 — 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.
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Road transport drivers n.e.c. 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 transport drivers n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,044 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 transport drivers n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 4.6% above the national median of £28,725. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is road transport drivers n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £30,044, which is 10.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road transport drivers n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.