Average Quantity surveyors Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
Worth noting that quantity surveyorss in the Scotland earned £51,960 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £51,950 — a difference of 0.0%. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,295. Compared to the City of Edinburgh average across all roles (£38,345), quantity surveyorss take home 35.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,295 — 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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Quantity surveyors salary in areas near City of Edinburgh
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 quantity surveyors salary in City of Edinburgh?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) is £51,960 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in City of Edinburgh compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn 0.0% above the national median of £51,950. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quantity surveyors 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. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 35.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.