Youth and Community Workers Salary in West Midlands (2025)
✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25
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Overview
The median salary for a youth and community workers working in West Midlands is £26,768 per year (gross, before tax) — 3.4% below the UK national median of £27,711 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in West Midlands? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.
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| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Wales | £30,564 | +10.3% |
| London | £30,484 | +10.0% |
| Scotland | £29,199 | +5.4% |
| East Midlands | £29,092 | +5.0% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,950 | +0.9% |
| North East | £27,160 | -2.0% |
| West Midlands | £26,768 | -3.4% |
| North West | £26,358 | -4.9% |
| South East | £26,131 | -5.7% |
| East | £24,699 | -10.9% |
| South West | £24,657 | -11.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a youth and community workers in West Midlands?
The median salary in West Midlands is £26,768 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £25,973.
How does West Midlands pay compare to the UK national average?
West Midlands is 3.4% below the UK national median of £27,711 for this occupation.
Which UK region pays youth and community workers the most?
Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, Wales has the highest median at £30,564 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25