Average Clinical psychologists Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
The median pay for clinical psychologistss in the Scotland stood at £60,846 in 2025, placing them 32.4% above the UK-wide figure of £45,954. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,846 has an effective purchasing power closer to £65,922. Compared to the City of Edinburgh average across all roles (£38,345), clinical psychologistss take home 58.7% 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 City of Edinburgh?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) 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 City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Clinical psychologists in the Scotland earn £60,846, which is 58.7% 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 City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.