Average Salary Birmingham 2026
Median salary gross
£35,000 (€42,000)
vs. UK median
-8.8%
Top sector
Manufacturing
1-bed rent/month
€800–€1,200
Birmingham vs. the United Kingdom: Median Salary 2026
below average: -8.8%
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Go to salary calculator →Birmingham is the UK's second largest city, with HSBC UK headquartered here alongside Jaguar Land Rover. Salaries lag London significantly but housing costs are proportionally lower.
Economy & Employers
Top sectors
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Legal
Notable employers
- 🏢HSBC UK HQ
- 🏢Jaguar Land Rover
- 🏢BT
- 🏢Capita
- 🏢PwC
Living costs in Birmingham
1-bed apartment
€800–€1,200/month