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Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Highland

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£16,910

+£4,740 (38.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £12,170 · Hourly: £12.59

Scotland vs all UK regions

East Midlands£14,149Scotland£16,910Scotland£16,910

Mean annual: £17,904 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Highland compares

vs UK average for coffee shop workerss +£4,740 (38.9% above)

vs Highland all-jobs average -£13,490 (44.4% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical coffee shop workers in the Scotland earned £16,910. Compared to the UK median of £12,170, that's 38.9% above. 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 Highland average across all roles (£30,400), coffee shop workerss take home 44.4% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average coffee shop workers salary in Highland?

The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 44.4% below the local average across all occupations.