Average Coffee shop workers Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
In practical terms, a coffee shop workers in the Scotland earned a median of £16,910 during 2025, which works out to 38.9% above the UK-wide median of £12,170. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £16,910 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,321. Compared to the City of Edinburgh average across all roles (£38,345), coffee shop workerss take home 55.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,910 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,321 — 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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Coffee shop workers salary in areas near City of Edinburgh
Salary data is by ONS region. City of Edinburgh is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average coffee shop workers salary in City of Edinburgh?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) is £16,910 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does coffee shop workers pay in City of Edinburgh compare to the UK average?
Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn 38.9% above the national median of £12,170. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is coffee shop workers 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. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 55.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for coffee shop workerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.