Average Stock control clerks and assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For stock control clerks and assistantss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £27,716. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £28,851 — making this 3.9% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £27,716 stretches to roughly £30,291 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, stock control clerks and assistantss earn 17.0% 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 £27,716 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,291 — 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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Stock control clerks and assistants salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average stock control clerks and assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median stock control clerks and assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,716 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does stock control clerks and assistants pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Stock control clerks and assistants in the West Midlands earn 3.9% below the national median of £28,851. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is stock control clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Stock control clerks and assistants in the West Midlands earn £27,716, which is 17.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for stock control clerks and assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.