Average Salaries in Perth and Kinross
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,441
Perth and Kinross
All-Jobs Mean
£35,350
Perth and Kinross
Highest Paid Jobs in Perth and Kinross
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,571 (262.6% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£56,367 (179.3% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£51,923 (165.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£38,926 (123.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£36,192 (115.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£34,088 (108.4% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£31,306 (99.6% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£29,405 (93.5% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£27,930 (88.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£27,835 (88.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Perth and Kinross
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£22,931 (72.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£18,650 (59.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,306 (58.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£17,724 (56.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£15,029 (47.8% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£14,531 (46.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£13,912 (44.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£12,906 (41.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,346 (39.3% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,311 (36.0% below) |
Compare Perth and Kinross with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£4,042)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£110)
- Angus£27,520 (£3,921)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£881)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,882)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Perth and Kinross?
The median annual salary in Perth and Kinross is £31,441, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Perth and Kinross?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Perth and Kinross area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Perth and Kinross. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.