Average Occupational therapists Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The going rate for occupational therapistss in the Scotland? £37,220 at the median in 2025. That compares to £37,201 nationally — a gap of 0.1% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £37,220 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,325. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, occupational therapistss earn 6.5% 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 £37,220 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,325 — 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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Occupational therapists salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average occupational therapists salary in Glasgow City?
The median occupational therapists salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £37,220 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the Scotland earn 0.1% above the national median of £37,201. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is occupational therapists a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Occupational therapists in the Scotland earn £37,220, which is 6.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.