What is the median salary for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?

According to ONS ASHE 2025 provisional data (reference period April 2025), the full-time median gross annual pay for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands is £26,638, or £2,220 per month before tax. The UK national median for this role is £28,294.

What is the average rent in West Midlands?

The average monthly private rent in West Midlands is £966 across all property types (ONS PIPR, May 2026). A 1-bed averages £701. A 2-bed averages £872. A 3-bed averages £1,034.

What is the Gera Affordability Ratio for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?

The Gera Affordability Ratio (GAR) for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands is 43.5% for average rent and 39.3% for a 2-bed. GAR = (monthly_rent ÷ monthly_gross_salary) × 100. A ratio ≤ 30% is rated "Unaffordable".

Can a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. afford to buy in West Midlands?

The average house price in West Midlands is £250,625 (UKHPI April 2026). At a regional salary of £26,638, the price-to-income multiple (Gera Buy Ratio) is 9.4×, rated "Out of reach" — Over 8× annual salary — very high price-to-income ratio.

What percentage of gross income does rent take for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?

Rent takes 43.5% of gross monthly income for this occupation in West Midlands at average rent, or 39.3% for a 2-bed flat. The ONS affordability threshold is 30%; this area is therefore rated "Unaffordable".

Can a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. afford to rent in West Midlands?

In West Midlands, a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. earns a full-time median of £26,638 per year (ONS ASHE 2025, April 2025). Average monthly rent is £966 (ONS PIPR, May 2026), giving a Gera Affordability Ratio of 43.5% — rated "Unaffordable": Significantly above the 30% ONS threshold.

Source:Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional·As of April 2025 · updated annual (salary) / monthly (rent + prices) · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera Affordability Ratio

Unaffordable — Significantly above the 30% ONS threshold. Methodology: ratio of monthly rent to monthly gross salary (ONS threshold ≤ 30%).

How this is calculated

43.5%

Key figures — West Midlands

Regional salary

£26,638

ONS ASHE 2025 FT median

Monthly gross

£2,220

Before tax

Avg rent / mo

£966

ONS PIPR May 2026

1-bed rent

£701

per month

2-bed rent

£872

per month

Avg house price

£250,625

UKHPI Apr 2026

Gera Affordability Ratio breakdown

GAR — average rent

43.5%

Unaffordable

Significantly above the 30% ONS threshold.

GAR — 2-bed rent

39.3%

Tight

£872 / mo

Gera Buy Ratio

9.4×

Out of reach

Over 8× annual salary — very high price-to-income ratio.

GAR = (monthly rent ÷ monthly gross salary) × 100 · ONS threshold: ≤ 30% = affordable · Methodology

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ONS 2025 median for Other administrative occupations n.e.c.: £26,638

Gera Affordability Ratio — average rent

43.5%

Unaffordable

£966 rent ÷ £2,220 monthly gross = 43.5% — above the 30% ONS threshold.

1-bed

31.6%

£701 / mo

2-bed

39.3%

£872 / mo

Gera Buy Ratio (house price ÷ salary)

9.4×

£250,625 average house price ÷ £26,638 salary. Very high (over 8×).

Gross salary only — does not account for income tax, NI, or other deductions. Use the Take-Home Pay calculator for net income.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?: According to ONS ASHE 2025 provisional data (reference period April 2025), the full-time median gross annual pay for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands is £26,638, or £2,220 per month before tax. The UK national median for this role is £28,294.
What is the average rent in West Midlands?: The average monthly private rent in West Midlands is £966 across all property types (ONS PIPR, May 2026). A 1-bed averages £701. A 2-bed averages £872. A 3-bed averages £1,034.
What is the Gera Affordability Ratio for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?: The Gera Affordability Ratio (GAR) for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands is 43.5% for average rent and 39.3% for a 2-bed. GAR = (monthly_rent ÷ monthly_gross_salary) × 100. A ratio ≤ 30% is rated "Unaffordable".
Can a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. afford to buy in West Midlands?: The average house price in West Midlands is £250,625 (UKHPI April 2026). At a regional salary of £26,638, the price-to-income multiple (Gera Buy Ratio) is 9.4×, rated "Out of reach" — Over 8× annual salary — very high price-to-income ratio.
What percentage of gross income does rent take for a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. in West Midlands?: Rent takes 43.5% of gross monthly income for this occupation in West Midlands at average rent, or 39.3% for a 2-bed flat. The ONS affordability threshold is 30%; this area is therefore rated "Unaffordable".

Other administrative occupations n.e.c. affordability in other regions

North East32.4%Wales37.3%Yorkshire and The Humber39.4%Scotland41.5%East Midlands41.6%North West41.6%East of England54.8%South West55.1%South East61.7%London81.1%

Data sources

Salary: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional · As of April 2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0

Rent: Office for National Statistics — Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), May 2026 · As of May 2026 · Open Government Licence v3.0

House prices: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI), April 2026 · As of April 2026 · Open Government Licence v3.0

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