Average Salaries in North Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£35,473
North Ayrshire
All-Jobs Mean
£36,133
North Ayrshire
Highest Paid Jobs in North Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£78,539 (221.4% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£52,335 (147.5% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£47,891 (135.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£34,894 (98.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£32,160 (90.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£30,056 (84.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£27,274 (76.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£25,373 (71.5% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£23,898 (67.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£23,803 (67.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in North Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£26,963 (76.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£22,682 (63.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£22,338 (63.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£21,756 (61.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£19,061 (53.7% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£18,563 (52.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£17,944 (50.6% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£16,938 (47.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£16,378 (46.2% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£15,343 (43.3% below) |
Compare North Ayrshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£10)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£3,922)
- Angus£27,520 (£7,953)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£4,913)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£5,914)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in North Ayrshire?
The median annual salary in North Ayrshire is £35,473, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in North Ayrshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the North Ayrshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to North Ayrshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.