Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the Scotland stood at £34,484 in 2025, placing them 4.2% below the UK-wide figure of £36,006. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,484 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,361. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so managers and directors in retail and wholesales sit 1.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £34,484 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,361 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Glasgow City?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £34,484 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the Scotland earn 4.2% below the national median of £36,006. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the Scotland earn £34,484, which is 1.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.