Average Footwear and leather working trades Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
If you're a footwear and leather working trades in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,449. That's 1.3% above what footwear and leather working tradess earn nationally (£25,116). The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,449 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,572. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so footwear and leather working tradess sit 27.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £25,449 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,572 — 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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Footwear and leather working trades 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 footwear and leather working trades salary in Glasgow City?
The median footwear and leather working trades salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £25,449 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does footwear and leather working trades pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Footwear and leather working trades in the Scotland earn 1.3% above the national median of £25,116. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is footwear and leather working trades a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Footwear and leather working trades in the Scotland earn £25,449, which is 27.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for footwear and leather working tradess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.