Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
If you're a special needs education teaching professionals in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £34,398. That's 14.8% below what special needs education teaching professionalss earn nationally (£40,363). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,398 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,593. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), special needs education teaching professionalss take home 3.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £34,398 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,593 — 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 special needs education teaching professionals salary in Birmingham?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £34,398 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does special needs education teaching professionals pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Special needs education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn 14.8% below the national median of £40,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is special needs education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Special needs education teaching professionals in the West Midlands earn £34,398, which is 3.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for special needs education teaching professionalss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.