Average Chief executives and senior officials Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
In 2025, chief executives and senior officialss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £87,808 — that's 2.3% below the national average of £89,835. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £87,808 stretches to roughly £95,133 in real spending power. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), chief executives and senior officialss take home 210.5% 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 Scottish Borders?
The median chief executives and senior officials salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Chief executives and senior officials in the Scotland earn £87,808, which is 210.5% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.