Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Scotland reached £47,301, sitting 14.9% below the national median of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £47,301 stretches to roughly £51,247 in real spending power. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), programmers and software development professionalss take home 35.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £47,301 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,247 — 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 programmers and software development professionals salary in Glasgow City?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £47,301 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the Scotland earn 14.9% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Programmers and software development professionals in the Scotland earn £47,301, which is 35.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.