Average Salaries in Fife
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,404
Fife
All-Jobs Mean
£34,769
Fife
Highest Paid Jobs in Fife
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,608 (263.0% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£56,404 (179.6% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£51,960 (165.5% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£38,963 (124.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£36,229 (115.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£34,125 (108.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£31,343 (99.8% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£29,442 (93.8% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£27,967 (89.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£27,872 (88.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Fife
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£22,894 (72.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£18,613 (59.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,269 (58.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£17,687 (56.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£14,992 (47.7% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£14,494 (46.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£13,875 (44.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£12,869 (41.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,309 (39.2% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,274 (35.9% below) |
Compare Fife with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£4,079)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£147)
- Angus£27,520 (£3,884)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£844)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,845)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Fife?
The median annual salary in Fife is £31,404, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Fife?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Fife area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Fife. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.