Average Salaries in Argyll and Bute
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£30,560
Argyll and Bute
All-Jobs Mean
£33,205
Argyll and Bute
Highest Paid Jobs in Argyll and Bute
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£83,452 (273.1% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£57,248 (187.3% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£52,804 (172.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£39,807 (130.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£37,073 (121.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£34,969 (114.4% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£32,187 (105.3% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£30,286 (99.1% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£28,811 (94.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£28,716 (94.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Argyll and Bute
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£22,050 (72.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£17,769 (58.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£17,425 (57.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£16,843 (55.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£14,148 (46.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£13,650 (44.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£13,031 (42.6% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£12,025 (39.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£11,465 (37.5% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£10,430 (34.1% below) |
Compare Argyll and Bute with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£4,923)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£991)
- Angus£27,520 (£3,040)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,001)
- Dumfries and Galloway£29,291 (£1,269)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Argyll and Bute?
The median annual salary in Argyll and Bute is £30,560, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Argyll and Bute?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Argyll and Bute area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Argyll and Bute. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.