Average Butchers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Worth noting that butcherss in the Scotland earned £28,747 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £27,929 — a difference of 2.9%. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,747 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,145. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, butcherss earn 17.7% 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 £28,747 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,145 — 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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Butchers salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average butchers salary in Glasgow City?
The median butchers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £28,747 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does butchers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Butchers in the Scotland earn 2.9% above the national median of £27,929. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is butchers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Butchers in the Scotland earn £28,747, which is 17.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for butcherss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.