Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
If you're a public relations and communications directors in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £43,580. That's 39.5% below what public relations and communications directorss earn nationally (£72,020). Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £43,580 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £47,216. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, public relations and communications directorss earn 24.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £43,580 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,216 — 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 public relations and communications directors salary in Glasgow City?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £43,580 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public relations and communications directors pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Public relations and communications directors in the Scotland earn 39.5% below the national median of £72,020. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is public relations and communications directors a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Public relations and communications directors in the Scotland earn £43,580, which is 24.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations and communications directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.