Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
If you're a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £27,451. That's 1.1% below what book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn nationally (£27,743). Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £27,451 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,741. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn 21.4% less 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 £27,451 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,741 — 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 book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Glasgow City?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £27,451 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the Scotland earn 1.1% below the national median of £27,743. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the Scotland earn £27,451, which is 21.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.