Average Plasterers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For plastererss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £31,821. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,789 — making this 5.8% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £31,821 stretches to roughly £34,476 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so plastererss sit 8.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £31,821 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,476 — 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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Plasterers 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 plasterers salary in Glasgow City?
The median plasterers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £31,821 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plasterers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Plasterers in the Scotland earn 5.8% below the national median of £33,789. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is plasterers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Plasterers in the Scotland earn £31,821, which is 8.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plastererss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.