Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
A specialist medical practitioners working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £114,012 in 2025 — 28.1% above the national figure of £88,997. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £114,012 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £123,523. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345, so specialist medical practitionerss sit 197.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £114,012 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £123,523 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. City of Edinburgh 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 specialist medical practitioners salary in City of Edinburgh?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) is £114,012 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does specialist medical practitioners pay in City of Edinburgh compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the Scotland earn 28.1% above the national median of £88,997. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist medical practitioners a well-paid job in City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Specialist medical practitioners in the Scotland earn £114,012, which is 197.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.