Average Building and civil engineering technicians Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median building and civil engineering technicians salary in the Scotland reached £34,760, sitting 5.8% below the national median of £36,912. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £34,760 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,660. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), building and civil engineering technicianss take home 0.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £34,760 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,660 — 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 building and civil engineering technicians salary in Glasgow City?
The median building and civil engineering technicians salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £34,760 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does building and civil engineering technicians pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Building and civil engineering technicians in the Scotland earn 5.8% below the national median of £36,912. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is building and civil engineering technicians a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Building and civil engineering technicians in the Scotland earn £34,760, which is 0.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for building and civil engineering technicianss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.