Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
Based on 2025 data, specialist medical practitionerss in the Scotland earned £114,012 at the median — 28.1% above the national benchmark of £88,997. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £114,012 has an effective purchasing power closer to £123,523. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), specialist medical practitionerss take home 303.2% more.
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. Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Specialist medical practitioners in the Scotland earn £114,012, which is 303.2% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.