Average Salaries in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£29,291
Dumfries and Galloway
All-Jobs Mean
£32,339
Dumfries and Galloway
Highest Paid Jobs in Dumfries and Galloway
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£84,721 (289.2% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£58,517 (199.8% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£54,073 (184.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£41,076 (140.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£38,342 (130.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£36,238 (123.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£33,456 (114.2% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£31,555 (107.7% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£30,080 (102.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£29,985 (102.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dumfries and Galloway
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£20,781 (70.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£16,500 (56.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£16,156 (55.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£15,574 (53.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£12,879 (44.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£12,381 (42.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£11,762 (40.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£10,756 (36.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£10,196 (34.8% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£9,161 (31.3% below) |
Compare Dumfries and Galloway with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£6,192)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£2,260)
- Angus£27,520 (£1,771)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£1,269)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (+£268)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median annual salary in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dumfries and Galloway?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dumfries and Galloway area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.