Average Engineering technicians Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for engineering technicianss in the Scotland stood at £42,579 in 2025, placing them 3.9% below the UK-wide figure of £44,330. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £42,579 stretches to roughly £46,131 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, engineering technicianss earn 21.9% more 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 £42,579 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,131 — 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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Engineering technicians salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City 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 engineering technicians salary in Glasgow City?
The median engineering technicians salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £42,579 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering technicians pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the Scotland earn 3.9% below the national median of £44,330. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Engineering technicians in the Scotland earn £42,579, which is 21.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.