Average Salaries in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£34,932
Glasgow City
All-Jobs Mean
£39,620
Glasgow City
Highest Paid Jobs in Glasgow City
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£79,080 (226.4% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£52,876 (151.4% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£48,432 (138.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£35,435 (101.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£32,701 (93.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£30,597 (87.6% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£27,815 (79.6% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£25,914 (74.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£24,439 (70.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£24,344 (69.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Glasgow City
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£26,422 (75.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£22,141 (63.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£21,797 (62.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£21,215 (60.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£18,520 (53.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£18,022 (51.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£17,403 (49.8% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£16,397 (46.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£15,837 (45.3% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£14,802 (42.4% below) |
Compare Glasgow City with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£551)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£3,381)
- Angus£27,520 (£7,412)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£4,372)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£5,373)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Glasgow City?
The median annual salary in Glasgow City is £34,932, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Glasgow City?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Glasgow City area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Glasgow City. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.