Average Salaries in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£35,483
Aberdeen City
All-Jobs Mean
£41,470
Aberdeen City
Highest Paid Jobs in Aberdeen City
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£78,529 (221.3% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£52,325 (147.5% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£47,881 (134.9% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£34,884 (98.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£32,150 (90.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£30,046 (84.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£27,264 (76.8% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£25,363 (71.5% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£23,888 (67.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£23,793 (67.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Aberdeen City
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£26,973 (76.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£22,692 (64.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£22,348 (63.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£21,766 (61.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£19,071 (53.7% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£18,573 (52.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£17,954 (50.6% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£16,948 (47.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£16,388 (46.2% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£15,353 (43.3% below) |
Compare Aberdeen City with nearby areas
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£3,932)
- Angus£27,520 (£7,963)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£4,923)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£5,924)
- Dumfries and Galloway£29,291 (£6,192)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Aberdeen City?
The median annual salary in Aberdeen City is £35,483, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Aberdeen City?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Aberdeen City area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Aberdeen City. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.