Average Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £37,560. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £36,560 — making this 2.7% above the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,560 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,049. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss sit 12.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £37,560 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,049 — 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 vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in Birmingham?
The median vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £37,560 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the West Midlands earn 2.7% above the national median of £36,560. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the West Midlands earn £37,560, which is 12.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.