Average Salaries in South Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,984
South Lanarkshire
All-Jobs Mean
£35,134
South Lanarkshire
Highest Paid Jobs in South Lanarkshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,028 (256.5% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£55,824 (174.5% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£51,380 (160.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£38,383 (120.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£35,649 (111.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£33,545 (104.9% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£30,763 (96.2% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£28,862 (90.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£27,387 (85.6% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£27,292 (85.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Lanarkshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£23,474 (73.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£19,193 (60.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,849 (58.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£18,267 (57.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£15,572 (48.7% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£15,074 (47.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£14,455 (45.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£13,449 (42.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,889 (40.3% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,854 (37.1% below) |
Compare South Lanarkshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£3,499)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£433)
- Angus£27,520 (£4,464)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£1,424)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£2,425)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Lanarkshire?
The median annual salary in South Lanarkshire is £31,984, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Lanarkshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Lanarkshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Lanarkshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.