Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for business and related research professionalss in the Scotland stood at £35,164 in 2025, placing them 12.0% below the UK-wide figure of £39,941. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £35,164 stretches to roughly £38,098 in real spending power. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), business and related research professionalss take home 0.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £35,164 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,098 — 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 business and related research professionals salary in Glasgow City?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £35,164 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the Scotland earn 12.0% below the national median of £39,941. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business and related research professionals a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Business and related research professionals in the Scotland earn £35,164, which is 0.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.