Average Quality assurance technicians Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for quality assurance technicianss in the Scotland stood at £35,186 in 2025, placing them 5.8% above the UK-wide figure of £33,242. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £35,186 stretches to roughly £38,121 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, quality assurance technicianss earn 0.7% 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 £35,186 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,121 — 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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Quality assurance technicians salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City 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 quality assurance technicians salary in Glasgow City?
The median quality assurance technicians salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £35,186 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality assurance technicians pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance technicians in the Scotland earn 5.8% above the national median of £33,242. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality assurance technicians a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Quality assurance technicians in the Scotland earn £35,186, which is 0.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance technicianss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.