Average Clinical psychologists Salary in Aberdeenshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeenshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical clinical psychologists in the Scotland earned £60,846. Compared to the UK median of £45,954, that's 32.4% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £60,846 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £65,922. Compared to the Aberdeenshire average across all roles (£31,551), clinical psychologistss take home 92.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £60,846 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £65,922 — 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 clinical psychologists salary in Aberdeenshire?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeenshire) is £60,846 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clinical psychologists pay in Aberdeenshire compare to the UK average?
Clinical psychologists in the Scotland earn 32.4% above the national median of £45,954. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is clinical psychologists a well-paid job in Aberdeenshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. Clinical psychologists in the Scotland earn £60,846, which is 92.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clinical psychologistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeenshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.