Average Chief executives and senior officials Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
The median pay for chief executives and senior officialss in the Scotland stood at £87,808 in 2025, placing them 2.3% below the UK-wide figure of £89,835. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £87,808 has an effective purchasing power closer to £95,133. The all-jobs average in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. By comparison, chief executives and senior officialss earn 129.0% more 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 £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 City of Edinburgh?
The median chief executives and senior officials salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) 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 City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Chief executives and senior officials in the Scotland earn £87,808, which is 129.0% 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 City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.