Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
Based on 2025 data, cleaners and domesticss in the Scotland earned £12,791 at the median — 7.9% above the national benchmark of £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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Highland is £30,400, so cleaners and domesticss sit 57.9% less that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Highland?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn £12,791, which is 57.9% 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 Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.