Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
A purchasing managers and directors working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £42,716 in 2025 — 24.8% below the national figure of £56,779. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £42,716 stretches to roughly £46,280 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 22.3% 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 £42,716 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,280 — 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 purchasing managers and directors salary in Glasgow City?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £42,716 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does purchasing managers and directors pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Scotland earn 24.8% below the national median of £56,779. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Purchasing managers and directors in the Scotland earn £42,716, which is 22.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.