Average Chief executives and senior officials Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
For chief executives and senior officialss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £87,808. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £89,835 — making this 2.3% below the norm. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £87,808 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £95,133. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), chief executives and senior officialss take home 147.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £87,808 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £95,133 — 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 chief executives and senior officials salary in Aberdeen City?
The median chief executives and senior officials salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £87,808 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chief executives and senior officials pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Chief executives and senior officials in the Scotland earn 2.3% below the national median of £89,835. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chief executives and senior officials a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Chief executives and senior officials in the Scotland earn £87,808, which is 147.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chief executives and senior officialss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.