Average Senior care workers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior care workers in the West Midlands earned £25,737. Compared to the UK median of £27,417, that's 6.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £25,737 stretches to roughly £28,128 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), senior care workerss take home 22.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £25,737 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,128 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior care workers salary in Birmingham?
The median senior care workers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £25,737 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior care workers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Senior care workers in the West Midlands earn 6.1% below the national median of £27,417. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior care workers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Senior care workers in the West Midlands earn £25,737, which is 22.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior care workerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.