Average Pharmaceutical technicians Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For pharmaceutical technicianss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £30,107. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £28,381 — making this 6.1% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £30,107 stretches to roughly £32,619 in real spending power. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), pharmaceutical technicianss take home 13.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £30,107 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,619 — 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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Pharmaceutical technicians 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 pharmaceutical technicians salary in Glasgow City?
The median pharmaceutical technicians salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £30,107 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmaceutical technicians pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Pharmaceutical technicians in the Scotland earn 6.1% above the national median of £28,381. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmaceutical technicians a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Pharmaceutical technicians in the Scotland earn £30,107, which is 13.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmaceutical technicianss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.