Average Mining and quarry workers and related operatives Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Based on 2025 data, mining and quarry workers and related operativess in the Scotland earned £33,671 at the median — 12.1% below the national benchmark of £38,301. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,671 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,480. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so mining and quarry workers and related operativess sit 3.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £33,671 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,480 — 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 mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in Glasgow City?
The median mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £33,671 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mining and quarry workers and related operatives pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the Scotland earn 12.1% below the national median of £38,301. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mining and quarry workers and related operatives a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the Scotland earn £33,671, which is 3.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mining and quarry workers and related operativess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.