Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical mechanical engineers in the Scotland earned £38,478. Compared to the UK median of £50,594, that's 23.9% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,478 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,688. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, mechanical engineerss earn 10.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £38,478 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,688 — 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 mechanical engineers salary in Glasgow City?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £38,478 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mechanical engineers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Mechanical engineers in the Scotland earn 23.9% below the national median of £50,594. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mechanical engineers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Mechanical engineers in the Scotland earn £38,478, which is 10.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mechanical engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.