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Birmingham Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)

Birmingham job market overview (July 2026)

The Birmingham job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in data engineering and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 61% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in data engineering and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Birmingham job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Birmingham.

Top categories

  • Data Engineering5
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Backend2
  • Business Operations2
  • Data Analyst1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Management Analysts2
  • Computer Network Architects1
  • Computer Programmers1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services50
  • Technology49
  • Retail12
  • Financial Services11
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified58 · 78%
  • Contract14 · 19%
  • Part-time2 · 3%

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