Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
If you're a cleaners and domestics in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £12,791. That's 7.9% above what cleaners and domesticss earn nationally (£11,852). Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £12,791 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,858. The all-jobs average in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. By comparison, cleaners and domesticss earn 66.6% less 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 £12,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,858 — 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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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near City of Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in City of Edinburgh?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) is £12,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in City of Edinburgh compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn 7.9% above the national median of £11,852. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics 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. Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn £12,791, which is 66.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.