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Average Care escorts Salary in Scottish Borders

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£8,510

-£3,665 (30.1% below) vs UK average

UK median: £12,175 · Hourly: £12.74

Scotland vs all UK regions

Scotland£8,510Scotland£8,510Yorkshire and The Humber£14,451

Mean annual: £9,321 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Scottish Borders compares

vs UK average for care escortss -£3,665 (30.1% below)

vs Scottish Borders all-jobs average -£19,765 (69.9% below)

In 2025, care escortss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £8,510 — that's 30.1% below the national average of £12,175. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £8,510 has an effective purchasing power closer to £9,220. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), care escortss take home 69.9% less.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £8,510 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,220 — 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 care escorts salary in Scottish Borders?

The median care escorts salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £8,510 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does care escorts pay in Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?

Care escorts in the Scotland earn 30.1% below the national median of £12,175. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is care escorts a well-paid job in Scottish Borders compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Care escorts in the Scotland earn £8,510, which is 69.9% below the local average across all occupations.