Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for primary education teaching professionalss in the West Midlands? £39,525 at the median in 2025. That compares to £42,031 nationally — a gap of 6.0% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £39,525 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £43,197. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), primary education teaching professionalss take home 18.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £39,525 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,197 — 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £39,525 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn 6.0% below the national median of £42,031. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is primary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Primary education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn £39,525, which is 18.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.