Average Salaries in North Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£32,362
North Lanarkshire
All-Jobs Mean
£34,415
North Lanarkshire
Highest Paid Jobs in North Lanarkshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£81,650 (252.3% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£55,446 (171.3% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£51,002 (157.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£38,005 (117.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£35,271 (109.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£33,167 (102.5% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£30,385 (93.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£28,484 (88.0% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£27,009 (83.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£26,914 (83.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in North Lanarkshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£23,852 (73.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£19,571 (60.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£19,227 (59.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£18,645 (57.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£15,950 (49.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£15,452 (47.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£14,833 (45.8% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£13,827 (42.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£13,267 (41.0% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£12,232 (37.8% below) |
Compare North Lanarkshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£3,121)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£811)
- Angus£27,520 (£4,842)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£1,802)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£2,803)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in North Lanarkshire?
The median annual salary in North Lanarkshire is £32,362, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in North Lanarkshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the North Lanarkshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to North Lanarkshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.