Average Salaries in West Dunbartonshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£30,033
West Dunbartonshire
All-Jobs Mean
£33,317
West Dunbartonshire
Highest Paid Jobs in West Dunbartonshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£83,979 (279.6% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£57,775 (192.4% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£53,331 (177.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£40,334 (134.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£37,600 (125.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£35,496 (118.2% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£32,714 (108.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£30,813 (102.6% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£29,338 (97.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£29,243 (97.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in West Dunbartonshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£21,523 (71.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£17,242 (57.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£16,898 (56.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£16,316 (54.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£13,621 (45.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£13,123 (43.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£12,504 (41.6% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£11,498 (38.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£10,938 (36.4% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£9,903 (33.0% below) |
Compare West Dunbartonshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£5,450)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£1,518)
- Angus£27,520 (£2,513)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£527)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£474)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in West Dunbartonshire?
The median annual salary in West Dunbartonshire is £30,033, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in West Dunbartonshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the West Dunbartonshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to West Dunbartonshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.