Average Salaries in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£28,275
Scottish Borders
All-Jobs Mean
£30,073
Scottish Borders
Highest Paid Jobs in Scottish Borders
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£85,737 (303.2% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£59,533 (210.5% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£55,089 (194.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£42,092 (148.9% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£39,358 (139.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£37,254 (131.8% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£34,472 (121.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£32,571 (115.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£31,096 (110.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£31,001 (109.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Scottish Borders
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£19,765 (69.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£15,484 (54.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£15,140 (53.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£14,558 (51.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£11,863 (42.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£11,365 (40.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£10,746 (38.0% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£9,740 (34.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£9,180 (32.5% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£8,145 (28.8% below) |
Compare Scottish Borders with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£7,208)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£3,276)
- Angus£27,520 (£755)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£2,285)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (+£1,284)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Scottish Borders?
The median annual salary in Scottish Borders is £28,275, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Scottish Borders?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Scottish Borders area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Scottish Borders. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.