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Average Architects Salary in Glasgow City

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£41,197

-£4,428 (9.7% below) vs UK average

UK median: £45,625 · Hourly: £22.94

Scotland vs all UK regions

North East£37,951Scotland£41,197London£47,936

Mean annual: £46,043 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Glasgow City compares

vs UK average for architectss -£4,428 (9.7% below)

vs Glasgow City all-jobs average +£6,265 (17.9% above)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical architects in the Scotland earned £41,197. Compared to the UK median of £45,625, that's 9.7% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £41,197 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,634. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, architectss earn 17.9% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £41,197 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,634 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average architects salary in Glasgow City?

The median architects salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £41,197 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does architects pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?

Architects in the Scotland earn 9.7% below the national median of £45,625. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is architects a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Architects in the Scotland earn £41,197, which is 17.9% above the local average across all occupations.