Average Salaries in Stirling
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£34,244
Stirling
All-Jobs Mean
£40,315
Stirling
Highest Paid Jobs in Stirling
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£79,768 (232.9% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£53,564 (156.4% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£49,120 (143.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£36,123 (105.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£33,389 (97.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£31,285 (91.4% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£28,503 (83.2% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£26,602 (77.7% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£25,127 (73.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£25,032 (73.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stirling
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£25,734 (75.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£21,453 (62.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£21,109 (61.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£20,527 (59.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£17,832 (52.1% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£17,334 (50.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£16,715 (48.8% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£15,709 (45.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£15,149 (44.2% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£14,114 (41.2% below) |
Compare Stirling with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£1,239)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£2,693)
- Angus£27,520 (£6,724)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£3,684)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£4,685)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stirling?
The median annual salary in Stirling is £34,244, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stirling?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stirling area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stirling. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.