Average Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the Scotland earned £37,711. Compared to the UK median of £30,045, that's 25.5% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £37,711 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,857. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss sit 8.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £37,711 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,857 — 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.
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary across UK regions
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists 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.
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary guide →Find Careers advisers and jobs in Glasgow City
Explore roles paying around £37,711/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in Glasgow City?
The median careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £37,711 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the Scotland earn 25.5% above the national median of £30,045. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the Scotland earn £37,711, which is 8.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.