Average Salary in Scotland (ONS 2025)
The median full-time salary for people living in Scotland is £39,905 a year, which is about £2,682 a month after tax.
| Measure | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Median salary, full-time employees | £39,905 |
| Mean salary, full-time employees | £45,963 |
| Typical range (middle half of earners) | £29,758 to £52,777 |
| Median pay, all employees including part-time | £33,061 |
| Take-home on the median full-time salary | £32,187 a year, £2,682 a month |
| Compared with the UK median (£39,039) | 2% above |
What this means for pay and housing
- The average house price in Scotland is £196,349, about 4.9 times the median full-time salary. See house prices in Scotland.
- The average private rent is £1,013 a month, which is 30% of the median full-time salary before tax and 38% of take-home pay. See rent in Scotland.
- A salary of £40,000 is close to the median: see £40,000 after tax and the Scottish figures.
How to read these figures
The median is the middle salary: half of full-time employees living in Scotland earn more and half less. The figures show where people live, not where they work, so areas with many commuters can look different from the local jobs market. Figures for small areas are less precise and the 2025 estimates are provisional. See average UK salary and average salary by job.
Areas with similar pay
| Area | Median full-time salary |
|---|---|
| Perth and Kinross | £39,934 |
| Brent | £39,944 |
| North Somerset UA | £39,969 |
| Tendring | £39,799 |
| West Dunbartonshire | £40,011 |
| Aberdeen City | £40,020 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 8, annual gross pay for full-time employees. Open Government Licence. Only estimates that the ONS rates as reliable are shown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Scotland?
The median full-time salary for people who live in Scotland is £39,905 a year (ONS, April 2025). Including part-time jobs, the median is £33,061.
How much is the average salary in Scotland after tax?
On £39,905 you take home about £32,187 a year (£2,682 a month) in 2026/27 using Scottish tax rates.
Is Scotland paid more than the UK average?
The UK median full-time salary is £39,039, so Scotland is 2% above the UK figure.
How many times salary is a house in Scotland?
The average house price (£196,349) is about 4.9 times the median full-time salary of £39,905. Our mortgage by salary pages show what you could borrow.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.