Average Salaries in South Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£33,928
South Ayrshire
All-Jobs Mean
£34,861
South Ayrshire
Highest Paid Jobs in South Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£80,084 (236.0% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£53,880 (158.8% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£49,436 (145.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£36,439 (107.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£33,705 (99.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£31,601 (93.1% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£28,819 (84.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£26,918 (79.3% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£25,443 (75.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£25,348 (74.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£25,418 (74.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£21,137 (62.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£20,793 (61.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£20,211 (59.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£17,516 (51.6% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£17,018 (50.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£16,399 (48.3% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£15,393 (45.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£14,833 (43.7% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£13,798 (40.7% below) |
Compare South Ayrshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£1,555)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£2,377)
- Angus£27,520 (£6,408)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£3,368)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£4,369)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Ayrshire?
The median annual salary in South Ayrshire is £33,928, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Ayrshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Ayrshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Ayrshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.