Average Welding trades Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical welding trades in the West Midlands earned £34,493. Compared to the UK median of £34,742, that's 0.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £34,493 stretches to roughly £37,697 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), welding tradess take home 3.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £34,493 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,697 — 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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Welding trades salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average welding trades salary in Birmingham?
The median welding trades salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £34,493 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welding trades pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Welding trades in the West Midlands earn 0.7% below the national median of £34,742. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is welding trades a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Welding trades in the West Midlands earn £34,493, which is 3.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welding tradess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.