Average Sewing machinists Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sewing machinistss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £22,706. The national equivalent stands at £22,767, putting this region 0.3% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £22,706 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £24,815. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, sewing machinistss earn 32.0% less 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 £22,706 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,815 — 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.
Sewing machinists salary across UK regions
Sewing machinists 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.
Sewing machinists Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Sewing machinists salary guide →Find Sewing machinists jobs in Birmingham
Explore roles paying around £22,706/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sewing machinists salary in Birmingham?
The median sewing machinists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £22,706 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sewing machinists pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Sewing machinists in the West Midlands earn 0.3% below the national median of £22,767. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sewing machinists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Sewing machinists in the West Midlands earn £22,706, which is 32.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sewing machinistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.