Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for secondary education teaching professionalss in the West Midlands? £44,680 at the median in 2025. That compares to £44,246 nationally — a gap of 1.0% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,680 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,831. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, secondary education teaching professionalss earn 33.9% 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 £44,680 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,831 — 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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Secondary education teaching professionals 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 secondary education teaching professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £44,680 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn 1.0% above the national median of £44,246. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is secondary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Secondary education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn £44,680, which is 33.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.