Average Salaries in Aberdeenshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,551
Aberdeenshire
All-Jobs Mean
£37,355
Aberdeenshire
Highest Paid Jobs in Aberdeenshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,461 (261.4% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£56,257 (178.3% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£51,813 (164.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£38,816 (123.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£36,082 (114.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£33,978 (107.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£31,196 (98.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£29,295 (92.8% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£27,820 (88.2% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£27,725 (87.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Aberdeenshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£23,041 (73.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£18,760 (59.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,416 (58.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£17,834 (56.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£15,139 (48.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£14,641 (46.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£14,022 (44.4% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£13,016 (41.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,456 (39.5% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,421 (36.2% below) |
Compare Aberdeenshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£3,932)
- Angus£27,520 (£4,031)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£991)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,992)
- Dumfries and Galloway£29,291 (£2,260)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Aberdeenshire?
The median annual salary in Aberdeenshire is £31,551, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Aberdeenshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Aberdeenshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Aberdeenshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.