Average Salaries in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£30,400
Highland
All-Jobs Mean
£33,864
Highland
Highest Paid Jobs in Highland
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£83,612 (275.0% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£57,408 (188.8% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£52,964 (174.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£39,967 (131.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£37,233 (122.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£35,129 (115.6% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£32,347 (106.4% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£30,446 (100.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£28,971 (95.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£28,876 (95.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Highland
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£21,890 (72.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£17,609 (57.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£17,265 (56.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£16,683 (54.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£13,988 (46.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£13,490 (44.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£12,871 (42.3% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£11,865 (39.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£11,305 (37.2% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£10,270 (33.8% below) |
Compare Highland with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£5,083)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£1,151)
- Angus£27,520 (£2,880)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£160)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£841)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Highland?
The median annual salary in Highland is £30,400, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Highland?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Highland area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Highland. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.