Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The going rate for carpenters and joinerss in the Scotland? £33,696 at the median in 2025. That compares to £33,797 nationally — a gap of 0.3% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,696 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,507. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), carpenters and joinerss take home 3.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £33,696 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,507 — 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.
Carpenters and joiners salary across UK regions
Carpenters and joiners 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.
Carpenters and joiners Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Carpenters and joiners salary guide →Find Carpenters and joiners jobs in Glasgow City
Explore roles paying around £33,696/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in Glasgow City?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £33,696 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the Scotland earn 0.3% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Carpenters and joiners in the Scotland earn £33,696, which is 3.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.