Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss in the West Midlands earned £46,300 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £44,793 — a difference of 3.4%. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £46,300 stretches to roughly £50,601 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss take home 38.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £46,300 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,601 — 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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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Birmingham?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £46,300 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the West Midlands earn 3.4% above the national median of £44,793. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the West Midlands earn £46,300, which is 38.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.