Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
Based on 2025 data, coffee shop workerss in the Scotland earned £16,910 at the median — 38.9% above the national benchmark of £12,170. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £16,910 stretches to roughly £18,321 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Scottish Borders is £28,275. By comparison, coffee shop workerss earn 40.2% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 40.2% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.