Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a sheet metal workers in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £31,994. That's 0.2% above what sheet metal workerss earn nationally (£31,920). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £31,994 stretches to roughly £34,966 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), sheet metal workerss take home 4.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £31,994 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,966 — 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 sheet metal workers salary in Birmingham?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £31,994 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sheet metal workers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the West Midlands earn 0.2% above the national median of £31,920. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sheet metal workers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Sheet metal workers in the West Midlands earn £31,994, which is 4.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.