Average Youth and community workers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For youth and community workerss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £26,768. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £27,711 — making this 3.4% below the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £26,768 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,255. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), youth and community workerss take home 19.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £26,768 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,255 — 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 youth and community workers salary in Birmingham?
The median youth and community workers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £26,768 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does youth and community workers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Youth and community workers in the West Midlands earn 3.4% below the national median of £27,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is youth and community workers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Youth and community workers in the West Midlands earn £26,768, which is 19.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for youth and community workerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.