Average National government administrative occupations Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Based on 2025 data, national government administrative occupationss in the Scotland earned £29,381 at the median — 6.3% below the national benchmark of £31,363. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £29,381 stretches to roughly £31,832 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so national government administrative occupationss sit 15.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £29,381 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,832 — 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 national government administrative occupations salary in Glasgow City?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £29,381 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the Scotland earn 6.3% below the national median of £31,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is national government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. National government administrative occupations in the Scotland earn £29,381, which is 15.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.