Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
For financial managers and directorss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £55,044. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £65,336 — making this 15.8% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £55,044 stretches to roughly £59,636 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275, so financial managers and directorss sit 94.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,636 — 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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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 financial managers and directors salary in Scottish Borders?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £55,044 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does financial managers and directors pay in Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn 15.8% below the national median of £65,336. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is financial managers and directors a well-paid job in Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn £55,044, which is 94.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.