Average Salaries in Falkirk
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,164
Falkirk
All-Jobs Mean
£37,223
Falkirk
Highest Paid Jobs in Falkirk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,848 (265.8% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£56,644 (181.8% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£52,200 (167.5% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£39,203 (125.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£36,469 (117.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£34,365 (110.3% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£31,583 (101.3% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£29,682 (95.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£28,207 (90.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£28,112 (90.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Falkirk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£22,654 (72.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£18,373 (59.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,029 (57.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£17,447 (56.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£14,752 (47.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£14,254 (45.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£13,635 (43.8% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£12,629 (40.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,069 (38.7% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,034 (35.4% below) |
Compare Falkirk with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£4,319)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£387)
- Angus£27,520 (£3,644)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£604)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,605)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Falkirk?
The median annual salary in Falkirk is £31,164, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Falkirk?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Falkirk area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Falkirk. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.