Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, delivery drivers and courierss in the Scotland were paid a median of £21,498. The national equivalent stands at £24,627, putting this region 12.7% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £21,498 has an effective purchasing power closer to £23,291. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), delivery drivers and courierss take home 38.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £21,498 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,291 — 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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Glasgow City?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £21,498 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the Scotland earn 12.7% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Delivery drivers and couriers in the Scotland earn £21,498, which is 38.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.